Music Hall Bartender - House of Blues, San Diego at Live Nation

Job Summary:

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

The Role:

As a Music Hall Bartender, you will be responsible for serving guests food and beverage within a high volume, fast paced, and often loud music hall environment

Responsibilities:

• Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor
• Cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable
• Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar
• Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly
• Prioritize and organize drink orders
• Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems
• Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
• Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
• Perform Opening/Running/Closing duties according to HOB policy
• Prepare guest checks (on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy
• Maintain bartender bank
• Perform cash pull / check out procedures
• Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks
• Required to occasionally work Special Events that are scheduled throughout the venue

Qualifications:Required:

• San Diego County Food Handlers Certification; TIPS Certified; Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
• Ability to work late hours
• Flexible schedule
• Cash handling experience
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques
• Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork
• Physically able to pass a pour test and a mixology drill (timed)
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent

**Preferred:

• 4 years work experience in high volume environment
• Experience recognizing valid ID’s
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$17.75 USD Hourly

*** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.*

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.