Bartender - Concord Pavilion

About the role

Concord Pavilion, a 12,500-seat amphitheater in Concord, California, hosts a 2024 season of major musical acts. Legends Hospitality, the venue's food and beverage concessionaire, is looking for bartenders for a seasonal Spring and Summer position, primarily on weeknights and weekends. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Mix and serve drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages accurately and efficiently, using quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, fresh herbs and spices
• Greet guests, take orders from restaurant servers or directly from guests, and collect payment and balance receipts
• Serve wine with proper service techniques, suggest pairings and check guest ID to verify age requirements
• Work with the culinary team on mixers and garnishes, and serve food items to guests seated at the bar
• Keep track of inventory on stand sheets, handle an assigned bank following cash-handling procedures, and prepare inventory or purchase requisitions
• Keep the bar area clean and organized, sweep, vacuum, dust and clean glass doors and windows, and organize catering storage areas
• Attend mandatory meetings, complete safety training, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
• At least two years of bartender experience preferred
• Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) certificate and food handler's certificate required
• Working email to communicate with managers
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs continuously and to read, speak and write English

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of drink recipes and ability to create and serve drinks on time
• Extensive knowledge of wines
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Ability to work independently or in a team and to take direction from a supervisor