Professional Server Bartender (downtown / civic / van ness)

JOB POSTING:  Professional Server Bartender Hiring Manager: Erika Rodriguez Operations Manager Ula Restaurant Company Overview: Banjara Life is a hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers. Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Our team embraces the classic Art of Hospitality and has deep values and commitment to creating memorable experiences for patrons.   What follows is a general overview of some of the qualifications for and duties associated with this position.  We will also share certain expectations regarding job performance. This is not a comprehensive job description, and it does not identify all essential job functions or duties associated with this position. It is being provided as additional information to help you better understand the position. Job Overview: San Francisco Hospitality Brand, Banjara life, is seeking a super experienced, motivated, and service-driven Server Bartender for both of outlets: (1) Ula Seafood and Tapas Bar and (2) Zingari Italian Steakhouse and Pasta Bar.  We are looking for someone who truly believes and demonstrates the importance of providing impeccable service.  The server is responsible for providing efficient service to all guests in accordance with our restaurant standards, while maintaining its reputation, efficiency, and profitably. They must coordinate a variety of activities. The server is responsible for the business performance of the restaurant, as well as maintaining high standards of food, service, and health and safety. This role will focus on day-to-day management activities. This role will have creative aspects, particularly in collaborating with the General Manager on guest experience development. This is an entrepreneurial and important role.  Hospitality management is fast-paced, highly demanding and very rewarding.  We truly believe Hospitality is the best job in the world! Typical work activities and expectations: Front-of-house • Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts. • Collaborating with staff and providing them with feedback. • Responding to customer complaints. • Ensuring that all colleagues adhere to the company's uniform standards. • Meeting and greeting customers while managing bar and table reservations. • Advising customers on menu and wine choice. • Recruiting, training and motivating staff. • Collaborating with waiting and cleaning staff. Qualification and Expectations • 10+ years experience in a fine dining restaurant or bar; • Must have a valid Responsible Beverage Service certificate and Food Handler card; • High standards for quality and customer service; • Courteous, friendly and professional; • Good team player and understanding of big picture; • Positive sense of humor around team building and collaboration; • Be able to multitask to work, overseeing many activities at once; • Must be able to stand for long periods of time; • Must be able to work late evenings and weekends. • Must be able to work public holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, and Major Conferences) • Must be able to work shift work, including split shifts, which is also common. • Overtime may be essential and it is important to be willing to work until the job is completed, whatever time that may be; • Must be able to work at least 2 lunch shift per week; • Must understand schedule based on business demand from transient guests, conferences, group events, private dining, and holidays; • Service Knowledge and Standards; • All Servers are expected to perform according to restaurant standards after the training period (5 days); • All Servers are expected to demonstrate expected knowledge of food, beverages, and service. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 25 lbs Must be able to stand for long periods of time   Qualification Standards Education: High school graduate or equivalent education preferred Experience:  Over 10 years previous experience in a similar position preferred Licenses or Certificates ServSafe  Food Handler Certification is a prerequisite for this role. California Responsible Beverage Service Training & Certification is a prerequisite for this role. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category. Ula and Zingari will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.