Bartender - Sacramento, CA

The Kitchen Restaurant is a proud member of Sacramento's leading restaurant group, the Selland Family Restaurants. This group is renowned for its commitment to excellence, teamwork, and providing an exceptional dining experience. The Selland Family Restaurants is a celebrated hospitality organization that values gracious service and culinary innovation while fostering a supportive team environment. Known for a family-oriented culture and dedication to employee growth, they offer their staff many benefits to ensure a fulfilling career path within the restaurant industry. The Kitchen Restaurant offers a career opportunity for individuals who desire to thrive and build a lasting career while pursuing their passion for hospitality, culinary arts, and customer service. As part of a team that embodies core values of gracious hospitality, culinary excellence, genuine teamwork, and persistent improvement, employees are encouraged to take pride in everything they do and to grow alongside fellow team members. The kitchen team works in an environment where respect, professional growth, and recognition are paramount, and the company actively promotes from within to reward dedication and talent. The role available is for a Bartender who will play a vital part in the dynamic restaurant team. The position requires a candidate with a blend of outstanding social skills, multitasking capabilities, and solid knowledge of food, wine, and spirits. Bartenders at The Kitchen Restaurant not only mix classic and craft cocktails but also contribute to the overall guest experience by taking orders, delivering food, handling POS systems, and maintaining cleanliness and stock. The role is fast-paced and demands responsiveness, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to hospitality. Compensation for the position is competitive, with hourly wages ranging from $40.00 to $50.00. The schedule requires availability during evenings and weekends, specifically Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant offers a flexible schedule but emphasizes the importance of attendance on these key days. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment and is eager to continue their training and professional development in the hospitality sector. Employees receive free meals during shifts, a $100 reimbursement incentive, employee discounts across all Selland Family Restaurants, and holidays off on major celebrations including the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year's, Super Bowl, and Easter Sunday. The Kitchen also provides comprehensive benefits including paid sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off, holiday pay, and mental health resources. They support continued education through reimbursements for programs like WSET, Court of Masters, and pastry certifications. These benefits apply to both part-time and full-time employees, reflecting the company’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and balanced workplace. If you are someone who is positive, articulate, enthusiastic about serving guests, and eager to learn and grow professionally, this position offers an incredible platform to advance your career. You will join a community that celebrates milestones such as promotions, anniversaries, and birthdays. With a strong emphasis on wellness and employee recognition, The Kitchen Restaurant is truly a place to belong, grow, and succeed. Join the team where hospitality, excellence, teamwork, impact, and pride are the foundations of daily work and long-term careers.

• Must be available evenings and weekends (Wednesday through Sunday required)
• strong food, wine, and spirits knowledge
• WSET 1 in spirits or greater a plus
• ability to always be positive, attentive and hospitable
• willingness to learn and grow
• able to communicate verbally in an articulate manner
• valid responsible beverage serving (RBS) card required
• must be at least 18 years of age or have valid work permit
• must have reliable transportation to work