Now Hiring Servers and Bartenders (Porter Ranch)

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About La Popular

La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world's most dynamic culinary destinations. Since launching in Roseville, California in 2022, we have grown to include locations in Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont, with more locations planned.

Our mission is straightforward: to serve authentic Mexican cuisine with bold flavors in an environment that feels vibrant and inviting. Our success depends on our team.

We are seeking team members who bring:

• Energy – A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm that inspires those around you.
• Discovery – A constant curiosity to learn, develop, and explore new flavors, ideas, and ways to improve.
• Community – A collaborative mindset focused on connection with both our guests and each other.

If this describes you, we would be delighted to have you join our team.

The Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages plus tips
• Weekly pay
• Fun and fast-paced environment
• Company contests offering experiential trips to exciting beverage and food destinations
• Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health, providing licensed counseling, community support, and more for all team members and their families
• Extensive growth and development opportunities – over 65% of our team is promoted from within
• Employee discounts

Purpose of the Position

Greet all guests with a personal touch and provide friendly, efficient, and helpful service while maintaining a high level of awareness in the bar area. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to other management staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Outgoing personality
• Positive attitude
• Passion for the brand
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Compliance with the Employee Handbook and training manuals
• Strong knowledge of tequila and mezcal
• Quick foot speed and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Greet all guests according to La Popular's time standards with a genuinely friendly demeanor, including a warm smile
• Attend to the needs of all guests in a professional and courteous manner
• Memorize food, drink, and rotating menus daily to respond to guest inquiries
• Memorize La Popular's abbreviations and ticket writing procedures, and write food and drink orders as requested
• Efficiently operate the point-of-sale (POS) system
• Collect payment for all orders and handle cash and credit card transactions according to La Popular's policies
• Prepare and serve beverages according to time and quality standards only after they have been entered into the POS
• Observe state and federal laws regarding the service of alcohol
• Know all table and bar seat numbers and deliver food and drink orders with proper placement
• Cut various fruits to garnish drinks
• Polish and roll silverware
• Transport plates, bowls, and glasses from the dish station to the cook's line and/or main bar
• Maintain the bar area in a clean condition, sweeping and mopping the service bar floor
• Replace beer kegs and CO2 tanks
• Replenish condiments as needed, such as straws, napkins, and ice
• Perform appropriate opening and closing duties, including cleaning and food prep
• Assemble and dismantle work stations
• Maintain beverage inventory at proper serving temperatures and restock the bar as necessary

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• RBS/Alcohol Awareness Card
• Food Handler Safety Training Card

Equipment Used

• Point-of-Sale system
• Assorted knives, scissors
• Coffee/Tea/Espresso machines, if applicable
• Assorted china and flatware
• Juicer
• Ice crusher

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion. Work involves operating with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast-paced and congested environment that may occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.

At-Will Statement and Job Description Disclaimer

This position is at-will. Employees have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect regardless of any changes that may occur in position, title, pay, or other terms or conditions of employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this role. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required, and you may be assigned other related duties as needed.