Bartender

Join the Opening Team at Bistro Lagniappe

Bistro Lagniappe is a new restaurant coming soon to downtown Healdsburg, serving French-inspired farmhouse cuisine rooted in California’s seasonal bounty. Our menu highlights pasture-raised meats, line-caught fish, and produce from regenerative farms across Sonoma County. We’re building a hospitality team that reflects the values of the producers we work with—respect, care, and craftsmanship.

We’re currently hiring dedicated hosts to join our opening team. Ideal candidates bring a strong sense of urgency, keen attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who are passionate about thoughtful, high-level hospitality and excited to contribute to something from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Provide warm, humble, and knowledgeable service throughout the property
• Greet guests and present menus
• Make suggestions based on guest preferences
• Knowledge of wine list, offerings, price points, and best pairing options for menu items
• Knowledge of classic cocktail preparations as well as Lagniappe’s cocktail list (focused on classic cocktails)
• Fulfill guest drink orders accurately and efficiently
• Take and serve guest orders with attention to dietary restrictions
• Arrange table settings
• Keep bar stocked, including prepping ingredients ahead of service
• Attend daily lineup meeting
• Ensure tables and guest-facing spaces are clean during service
• Deliver checks and collect payment
• Maintain clear communication with guests and coworkers
• Use proper judgment and, when necessary, refuse service to guests who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Adhere to health department rules
• Opening and closing duties as assigned
• Fill in where needed to ensure the guest experience is never compromised as a result of operational challenges
• Continued food, beverage, and hospitality education in daily lineup meeting and through service
• Represent the organization positively and inspire employees, customers, industry partners, and the community.
• Work collaboratively and with a team spirit across the organization
• Act as a mentor and guide to back servers and kitchen servers
• Act as a role model to all teammates
• All other duties as assigned

Skills / Aptitudes:

• Professional communication skills and demeanor are required
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to quality service and customer service knowledge.
• Commitment to genuine hospitality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related food, beverage and/or service experience
• Solid understanding of spirits
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and initiative
• Creative problem-solving and critical decision-making skills
• Valid Manager or Food Handler Certificate.
• Responsible Beverage Service Certification
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constant standing with some walking
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb stairs and ladders or stepstools
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Flexibility in the work area. May be required to sit or stand and move locations as space permits
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
• Generally in an indoor setting.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.50) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Eagerness to Learn
• Strong Sense of Urgency
• Ability to Create Rapport With Guests
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to Assist in Creating a Warm and Hospitable Culture
• Ability to Adhere to Company Policies
• Ability to Handle Phone Communication Effectively

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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