Bartender

OPENING SOON – La Mar Cocina Peruana by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, is bringing its authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue, Washington.

Created by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, La Mar is a celebration of the traditional Peruvian cebichería, set within a casual yet upscale atmosphere designed to take its diners on a delicious exploration of the flavors of Peru.

La Mar focuses on delivering fresh seafood direct from the sea that exemplifies authentic Peruvian flavors. The La Mar menu consists of classic Peruvian dishes such as cebiches (citrus-based marinated raw fish), tiraditos (thinly sliced seafood), and causas (potato-based dishes). It also features grilled anticuchos, which are skewers of marinated meat meant to pay homage to Peruvian street food. La Mar’s menus always feature fresh, local ingredients and incorporate a wide variety of seafood that the country of Peru traditionally offers.

La Mar is committed to the environment. We promote sustainable seafood and actively work towards sourcing locally from fisherman and farmers. We are constantly striving towards a global sustainable business model and pride ourselves on working with the best ingredients the oceans offer exhibiting flavorful preparations of whole fish from around the world, served directly at the table.

With 8 locations across the globe in such places as Lima, San Francisco, Miami, Dubai and Doha, La Mar showcases Peru’s rich culinary heritage and the country’s emerging gastronomy on the world stage.

Position: Bartender

Reports To: General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager

Position Summary:

As a bartender, you must be friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills. A guest’s wine/cocktail or bar experience should be equally enjoyable as their food experience. Organizational skills, consistent quality and service delivery, the ability to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure are essential. Also, being responsive and guest sensitive as well as possessing a good sense of timing.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Welcome each guest personally within1 minute
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions
• Work as a team with all the Acurio International staff in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Appearance of bar: area must be clean, stocked and bottles and glasses arranged to maintain an attractive display in agreement with the Acurio International standards always.
• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for guests of bar anddining room followingstandard recipesalways using a jigger / measuring tool
• Process drink orders into computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change, responsible for handling cash reconciliation and pay out of wait staff gratuities
• Knowledge of the full menu of food and beverages
• Maintain clean glassware
• Anticipate your guest’s needs and offer your assistance before the guest has to ask for it
• Maintain count of drinks that guests are served and provide current bar tabs to guests
• Responsible service of alcohol
• Responsible handling of guest allergy & dietary needs
• Use of any chemical in a responsible and safe manner in agreement with the Acurio International standards at all times.
• Maintain a positive, pleasant, attitude every shift
• Continued education in the art of mixology, learning new techniques, and helping develop the ongoing Acurio International brand and menu
• Responsible for breaking down the bar every night and a deeper cleaning two times a week.
• Able to navigate Toast P.O.S
• Close out all credit card transactions properly and follow proper cash handling procedures
• Report all concerns to MGMT in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements:

• Available to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept coaching
• Walks and stands during entire shift
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe
• Remain stationary for long periods of time
• Frequent washing of hands
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping
• You must be of legal age to serve liquor according to state law

Required Experience and Skills:

• Basic mathematical skills, handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Point-of-Sales skills
• Excellent communication skills; people and hospitality orientation.
• Organizational skills and multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of the Acurio International food & beverage menu and specifications
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Basset certification
• TIPS certification

Equal Opportunity Statement:

La Mar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at La Mar are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.28 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16