Bartender

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits in Kirkland is currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and career-minded individuals to join our bar team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of steps of service and table maintenance. We are looking for those who are dedicated to their craft and truly enjoy working in the service industry. We offer sick pay, employee discounts for dining, career growth opportunities, & benefits.

Position includes hourly rate, tips, and if qualified, based on average hours worked, a health, dental, and vision plan after the measurement and administration periods.

We practice tip sharing as a company, more commonly referred to as tipping-out, as well as tip pooling. Tip pool policy exists per day for the FOH bar team.

Wage Range and Benefits

• Hourly Wage is minimum wage (currently $16.66/hour), plus tips (based on our tip pooling and tip sharing policy).
• Sick pay is awarded at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. All PSSL is accrued and available for use in accordance with Washington State and local laws.
• Employee receives 5 designated unpaid days off - Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and the 4th of July (or observed).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan election available after 6-month lookback period if eligible based on hours worked (average of 30/week). 
  • Employer pays 50% of employee only medical coverage.
  • Dependent/family coverage is available at full cost to the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program provided upon hire at no cost to employee.
• 50% Employee discount provided, for up to three additional guests if dining with you. 
• Employee Referral Incentive Program offered.
• Weekly pay days.

• Day time, evening and weekend availability
• Maintain cleanliness and organization
• Work floor while maintaining service standards
• Prep and set up bar pre-service
• Clean and close bar post-service

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a full-service, high volume restaurant
• Enjoys food, wine, and spirit education
• Understands service standards and attention to detail
• Clean work habits and personal grooming
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Maintains knowledge of recipes, bar terminology, and techniques
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers
• Self motivated and punctual
• A desire to grow and take constructive feedback