Ema Austin is opening late Fall 2025 : We are hiring people to join our team as BARTENDERS!
If you are interested in multiple positions you only need to complete one application!
Open Interviews will begin on November 4th :
- When : Monday - Friday from 10AM - 4PM
- Where : Ema Austin - 3120 Palm Way Suite 170 Austin, TX 78758
Upon completing your application :
What's next? You will receive an email that invites you to schedule an interview. Please choose the date and time that works best for youWhat if I am interested in more than one job title? You only need to complete ONE application.How many interviews should I schedule? Please schedule ONLY ONE interview date and time. We encourage you to discuss all the positions you are interested in during your initial interviewIf you need to reschedule your interview time : No problem! Just send a mess age to the team to request a new date and time.A Few of Our Bartender Benefits :
Restaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & WellnessPaid Vacation for Qualifying EmployeesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits401(k)Coming soon to Austin, Texas at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in fall 2025! Ēma, meaning “mother” in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant featuring Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter-style of California cooking. With its sister restaurant, Aba, located on South Congress, Ema aims to transport diners to a sun-drenched summer day in the Mediterranean year-round with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
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Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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BARTENDER JOB DESCRIPTION
Bartenders are responsible for preparing beverages for guests according to recipe, as well as serving food for guests that dine in the bar area. Assists with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed. A friendly, accommodating demeanor, as well as an ability to multitask, are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions
Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipesStock / restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and suppliesAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsEffectively service a full bar top, cocktail station, and dining room ordersSafely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single tripAbility to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquidsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blendersAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionAbility to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environmentWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and / or lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needsGreet guests with a warm, sincere smileUse tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesySafely and properly change beer kegs, CO 2 tanks and soda dispensersManually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sinkAccount for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventoryResponsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawerAbility to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicatedAccurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales / receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and proceduresUnderstand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menuUse sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guestsFollow all steps of serviceUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictionsProficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminalsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresSuccessfully complete alcohol awareness trainingFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed#CAPOST
Skills Required
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