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Bartender at North Italia

North Italia No longer available $16/hour

Job Description

Compensation Range

$16.90 - $16.90 / Hour (This Position Earns Tips)


Overview

North Italia is Coming Soon to Walnut Creek!
Hiring begins in February Apply today for early consideration!

Bartenders solid pay with room to grow!

North Italia is offering:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Hospitality training
  • Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
  • Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
  • Discounted shift meals
  • 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
  • Career growth opportunities

Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily
Whether youre looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. Were also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurantits a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, theres a place for you here.


Responsibilities

  • Welcome/greet guests and know regulars by name, preference and needs
  • Be knowledgeable on wine, brands of beer, and liquor (as well as the ingredients for the most common cocktails)
  • Know and inform guests about specialty drinks, as well as answer questions about our delicious menu
  • Maintain cash bank and follow established procedures
  • Follow all alcoholic beverage laws, policies and regulations
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Deliver drink orders to each guest in a timely, and efficient manner

Qualifications:

Outgoing, hospitable, and ready to make friends while serving from behind the bar. You should possess at least two years of bartending experience, and be of age to serve alcoholic beverages. Its important youre comfortable with basic math, able to handle money, and operate a point-of-sale system. You should have excellent English communication skills, comfortable standing for long periods of time, and capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.


About the Company

Become a valuable member of our team and you will discover more than just a culinary gem. We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth. Our competitive wages combined with a 35% discount at allNorth Italia locations make this a team you simply must be a part of.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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