East Austin Bar Prep

San Marcos, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $10.00 - $18.50

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Retirement Plan

Job Description

La Corsha Hospitality Group is a renowned establishment in the hospitality industry, with a dedication to delivering exceptional dining and beverage experiences. Known for its focus on quality and innovation, La Corsha operates multiple premier establishments where customer satisfaction, high standards, and vibrant team culture are paramount. The group prides itself on fostering an environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced operational setting. With a commitment to excellence, La Corsha Hospitality Group provides thorough training programs and ongoing support, shaping skilled hospitality professionals who excel in service and operational efficiency.

The role of the Prep Bartender at La Corsha Hospitality Group is fundamental to the success of the bar operations. This position involves the essential preparation of house ingredients, batching cocktails, building draft kegs, and maintaining the quality and consistency of all bar components. As the backbone of bar mise-en-place, the prep bartender ensures that cocktails are produced quickly without compromising quality. This fast-paced role requires reliability, exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, culinary knowledge, and excellent organizational abilities. Prep Leads also engage in inventory management, vendor communications, and adherence to company standards, creating a seamless and efficient bar experience.

Prep Bartenders will work closely with servers, bar staff, management, and vendors to offer the highest level of service and hospitality at all times. This includes assisting with guest requests, performing side work, refreshing bar stock, prepping garnishes, washing dishes, and managing keg changes. The role requires knowledge of the bar prep manual, house recipes, and beverage programs, underscoring the need for continuous learning and improvement. Prep Bartenders are vital to maintaining operational fluidity, offering support where needed, and contributing to the overall success of the beverage service. They must be flexible, dependable, and hold a strong guest service orientation, ensuring every guest's experience is exceptional. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a professional team highly focused on quality, teamwork, and hospitality excellence.

Job Requirements

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
Must be able to evaluate and choose alternate courses of action quickly and accurately
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Must have the ability to gather information from all sources available and know how to use this information to best resolve a problem or need
Must be effective in listening to and understanding the concerns and issues raised by other employees or customers
Must be able to prioritize work as needed
Must communicate effectively with all levels of management
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
Maintain regular attendance
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and patrons
Must be flexible to provide assistance to management team in a 24/7 operating environment
Must have reliable transportation

Job Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma / equivalency
Must have at least 2 years similar work experience
Must possess English language skills sufficient to fully comprehend job assignments, including the ability to read, write and communicate in fluent English
Basic math skills
Must have Food Handlers and TABC certifications
Full La Corsha basic, bar, prep, and site specific training
Completed BarSmarts sections 1-3 with a passing grade
Ability to remember recipes, menu items, promotions, and specials
Previous serving / bartending experience required
Must have advanced knowledge of culinary preparation
Excellent oral communication skills required
Positive interpersonal skills required
Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, beer and other beverages
Must have experience in resolving guest complaints and issues to ensure 100 percent guest satisfaction

Job Duties

Arrive at work on time in proper uniform
Attend pre shift meetings
Assist servers and bar-staff with any needs available
Accommodate guest requests in an efficient, professional manner
Perform side work properly and efficiently
Refresh bar stock, including liquor, beer, wine, ice, silverware rolls, dry goods, etc.
Prep garnishes as needed
Wash and polish dishes
Change kegs as needed
Build keg cocktails by following house recipes and learned best practices
Maintain the highest standard of product quality and freshness
Be knowledgeable about all aspects of bar prep, including all learned training info and all material contained in the Bar Prep Manual
Physically count and record the stock of the bar and bar storage for monthly inventory
Maintaining relationships with our vendors
Replacing the stock that has been used over the week
Making sure specialty ingredients needed are ordered
Making sure we have enough house made and purchased cocktail and beverage ingredients
Ensuring comps, breakage, and spills are properly recorded
Communicate with the Bar Manager, Beverage Director, and FOH MGMT any problems with the bar and current beverage program
Be on the lookout for better operational procedures
Understand that guest service and hospitality is above all
All Bartender duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Bartender Job Description and in the Beverage Manuals
Set the standard for all bar staff to follow
Willingness to learn new techniques and procedures to ensure the beverage
Keep the bar area clean
Anticipate the needs of the bar staff
Be available at all times to fulfill the needs of guests, servers, and management
Perform any service duties as assigned necessary for guest service standards of specialty concept
Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management
Help other team members in their duties when time allows for a team success (they will help when you need help)
Must adhere to La Corsha Hospitality Group’s policies as well as IRS laws in regards to reporting cash tips and gratuities