Bartender - Fine Dining

The Brigantine, Inc. is a well-established restaurant group with over 20 locations across six diverse dining concepts in San Diego County, including The Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar, Miguel’s Cocina, Ketch Brewing, Ketch Grill and Taps, Topsail, and Portside Coffee & Gelato. Known for its commitment to quality, The Brigantine Family of Restaurants focuses on creating an exceptional dining experience centered around exceptional teamwork and guest satisfaction. With a culture rooted in open communication, partnership, and a guest-first approach, the company proudly lives by its mission statement: Every Guest Leaves Happy! This mission illustrates their dedication to providing a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel at home and employees thrive in their roles.

Joining The Brigantine as a Bartender offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, fast-paced environment that values hospitality, enthusiasm, and professionalism. The bartender role is pivotal in delivering extraordinary service to bar and restaurant guests by expertly crafting beverages, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring that every guest has a memorable experience. This position pays $17.25 per hour plus tips and includes beneficial perks such as paid sick leave, flexible scheduling, meal discounts, and opportunities for career growth. The role expects bartenders to not only mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to company specifications but also to uphold sanitation and safety policies diligently. Bartenders anticipate guests’ needs, exceed expectations with their knowledge of the menu, process orders efficiently, and keep service stations organized and well-stocked.

Those who succeed thrive in a team-oriented culture and foster an energetic and welcoming bar environment. The Brigantine emphasizes continuous development and values bartenders who take professional pride in appearance, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, and uphold the highest standards of service. This role requires the ability to work calmly and effectively during busy periods, all while maintaining attention to detail and a genuine passion for hospitality. By concluding each guest experience with sincere appreciation and inviting patrons to return, bartenders contribute directly to The Brigantine’s reputation and success. Overall, this job offers a rewarding balance of customer engagement, skillful drink preparation, and a collegial work environment where employees can grow professionally and personally within a thriving restaurant family.