Bar Tender Mortar & Pestle Bar

Description

Part-Time or Full-Time | Must Work Sundays | Hourly + Tips

We’re looking for a talented Bartender to join the crew at Mortar & Pestle , our craft cocktail bar inside Curry Up Now San Mateo. If you’ve got the speed, the style, and the spirit to deliver top-tier drinks with serious hospitality—we want to meet you.

You’ll crush this role if you:

Know your way around a jigger, shaker, and muddler

Can batch with precision and pour with flair

Are fluent in classic cocktails and curious about modern mixology

Can deliver warm, confident hospitality in a high-energy environment

Can work Sundays (non-negotiable—we need weekend warriors)

What you’ll be doing:

Mixing cocktails with consistency and creativity

Providing stellar guest service at the bar and restaurant tables

Supporting food and bar operations (including cleaning and restocking)

Using the POS system efficiently

Representing Mortar & Pestle with personality, knowledge, and pride

What we’re looking for:

1+ year of bartending experience (restaurant or cocktail bar preferred)

RBS certification required

Food Handler’s certification required

Strong communication skills (English required)

Available to work Sundays , plus holidays and evenings

Team player mindset—no ego, just hustle

Perks:

Hourly pay + tips

Discounted meals at all Curry Up Now locations

Sick leave (as per local/state/federal guidelines)

Opportunities to grow with a fast-moving restaurant group

Apply today—bring your energy, your palate, and your hustle. Let’s shake things up together.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• •At least 1 year Bartending experience in a restaurant or bar
• •Demonstrated success in service excellence, customer service, beverage/food service hospitality
• •Knowledge of OSHA and EEOC regulations, restaurant/food safety procedures
• •Point of Sale (POS) knowledge/skills preferred
• •Ability to successfully perform all job duties of the Bartender role
• •Food Safety/Food Handler certification required
• •Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with guests, staff, and management.
• •Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language
• •Possesses basic math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• •Places a value on diversity, community, and shows respect for others
• •Proven ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations
• •Must be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business
• •Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps
• •Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
• •Must have RBS