Barback / Bartender

Description

Job Summary: A comfort food restaurant is seeking a bartender to rebuild its team, with emphasis on technical service, discipline, and willingness to grow, supported by specialized consulting. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for growth with support from specialized consulting 2. Focus on professional and technical development 3. Valuation of experience and maturity over academic qualifications We are a restaurant focused on **comfort food** — an emotionally resonant cuisine with identity and great care in everything we do. We are currently rebuilding our team and seeking professionals who wish to grow alongside us, supported by **specialized consulting** for their development. **What We Seek** We do not require a university degree, but seek someone with a **solid technical foundation in service, discipline, and genuine willingness to grow**. Experience and maturity matter more to us than formal titles. We want someone who cares about the customer as much as we care about each dish. **Responsibilities** * Operate the bar during lunch and dinner services efficiently and with high quality * Prepare drinks, cocktails, and beverages strictly following Mezzo’s standardized recipes * Ensure consistency in execution and presentation of each preparation * Complete full bar mise en place before each service * Monitor bar inventory, supporting COGS control and waste reduction * Maintain bar organization, cleanliness, and equipment upkeep * Ensure implemented processes are followed with discipline * Collaborate closely with the dining room to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality service **Mandatory Requirements** * Proven experience as a bartender (minimum 1 year — verifiable employment record or reference) * Mastery of cocktail techniques: shaking, mixing, layering, garnishing, and precise measurement * Knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, beers, and beverage menus * Ability to work strictly with standardized recipes — no improvisation during service * Full availability for split shifts: lunch and dinner, with a break between shifts * Professional demeanor, direct communication, and good personal presentation * Maturity to receive feedback and discipline to follow established processes **Preferred Qualifications** * Personal vehicle * Knowledge of wines and food pairing * Experience developing original or seasonal drink menus * Bartending, mixology, or sommelier training * Basic English or Spanish **What We Offer** **\- Base Salary (CLT)** R$ 1\.735,80/month \- **Service Charge** \+R$ 1\.200,00 (average monthly) \- **Meal Voucher** R$ 350,00/month (Ticket) \- **Transportation Voucher** R$ 12,00/day \- **Telemedicine** Included \- **Life Insurance** Included \- **Schedule** Tue–Sun · Fixed day off on Monday + 1 Sunday/month \- **Payment** Advance on the 20th · Balance by the 5th business day **Attention** ⚠ Candidates without proven hands-on experience in this role and without genuine availability for split shifts (lunch + dinner) will not be considered for this position. Please apply only if you meet these requirements. Compensation: R$2\.000,00 \- R$4\.500,00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Life insurance * Meal voucher * Transportation voucher Selection Question(s): * Do you have personal transportation? * Are you available for split shifts? Work Location: On-site