Bartender

Be a part of something exciting!

La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world’s most exciting culinary hubs. Since launching in Roseville, CA in 2022, we’ve expanded to Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont—with more locations on the way.

Our mission is simple: serve authentic Mexican food with bold flavors, in a space that feels alive and welcoming. And that comes down to our people.

We’re building a team that brings:

• Energy – A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm that lifts everyone around you.
• Discovery – A constant curiosity to learn, grow, and explore new flavors, ideas, and ways to improve.
• Community – A mindset of connection and collaboration—with our guests and with each other.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on the team.

 

The Perks!

• Competitive hourly wages plus tips
• Weekly Pay
• Fun & Fast Paced Environment
• Company contests that include experiential trips to exciting beverage and food destinations
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on mental health providing licensed counseling, community support and much more. Available for all team members and their families
• Huge Growth and Development Opportunities- Over 65% of our team is promoted from within. 
• Employee Discounts

 

Purpose of the Position

Greet all guests with personal style and provide friendly, personable, efficient, and helpful service while maintaining a high awareness level of the bar area. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to others in management.

 

 

 

 

Essential Job Functions

• Outgoing personality
• Positive Attitude
• Passion for the brand
• Consistent Attendance and punctuality
• Compliance with Employee handbook and training manuals
• Strong knowledge of tequila and mezcal
• Fast foot speed and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment 
• Greet all guests within La Popular’s time specifications and with a genuinely friendly disposition (i.e., a warm smile)
• Attend to the needs of all guests in a professional and courteous manner
• Memorize food, drink and rotating menus on a daily basis in order to respond to guests’ inquiries
• Memorize La Popular’s abbreviations and ticket writing procedures, and write food and drink orders according to request
• Efficiently Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system
• Collect money for all orders and handle all cash and credit card transactions according to La Popular’s policies
• Prepare and serve beverages according to time and quality standards only after it has been properly rung into on the POS
• Observe state and federal laws regarding the service of alcohol
• Know all table and bar seat numbers and deliver food and drink orders with proper placement
• Cut various fruits to garnish drinks
• Polish and roll silverware
• Transport plates, bowls and glasses from Dish Station to the cooks line and/or main bar
• Maintain the bar area in clean condition and sweep and mop service bar floor
• Replace beer kegs and CO2
• Replenish condiments, as needed, such as straws, napkins and ice
• Perform appropriate opening and closing duties such as cleaning and food prep
• Assemble/dismantle work station
• Maintain beverage inventory at proper serving temperatures and restock bar as necessary

 

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• RBS/ Alcohol Awareness Card 
• Food Handler Safety Training Card

 

Equipment Used

• Point-of-Sale system
• Assorted knives, scissors
• Coffee/Tea/Espresso Machines, if applicable
• Assorted china and flatware