Barback and Bartender

Barback and Bartender

COCINA NIKKEI USA LLC

Weston, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19.00 - $25.98 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish Bar sanitation Maintaining an organized workspace Bar cleaning Bar supply restocking Spirits experience Customer service English TIPS Plating Bartending Glassware polishing Bar opening procedure Cash handling Food Handler Certification Full Job Description

BARTENDER / BARBACK

— Katana Cocina Nikkei Weston, FL | Part-Time & Full-Time Available About the role Katana Cocina Nikkei is a high-energy Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) restaurant in Weston, FL with a full cocktail bar and a fast-paced service environment. We're looking for a bartender or experienced barback ready to step up — someone who takes pride in their craft, works clean, and thrives behind a busy bar. This is a production bar, not a lounge. Our bartenders work alongside a full service team, executing cocktails at volume with precision. You won't be chatting up bar guests all night — you'll be building drinks fast, plating desserts, and keeping the bar spotless. If that sounds like your kind of shift, read on. What you'll do — Prepare all cocktails to recipe using measured ounce pours — no free pouring — Execute classic cocktails: Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, Pisco Sour, Chilcano, and more — Learn and consistently produce our full house cocktail menu — Know your technique: which cocktails are shaken, which are stirred, what goes neat, on the rocks, or straight up — Make all teas, coffees, and non-alcoholic beverages — Plate and decorate desserts to standard — Maintain a clean, organized bar throughout every shift — mise en place before service, full breakdown after — Manage stock levels, and proper storage — Support the service team throughout the shift What we're looking for — Solid working knowledge of bartending fundamentals: jiggers, shakers, strainers, pourers (nipples), bar spoons, and proper technique — Familiarity with classic cocktail families and how they're built — Measured, accurate pours — we use ounce pours on everything — Food handler certification preferred; alcohol service certification (TIPS or equivalent) a strong plus — Clean, organized work habits — you reset as you go, not at the end — Reliable, punctual, and a team player — this role supports the whole floor — Experience as a barback, junior bartender, or in a high-volume kitchen or café is welcome — full bartender experience preferred but not required if you know your fundamentals What we offer — Competitive pay + tips (servers tip out to the bar) — A kitchen and bar team that takes food and drink seriously — Room to grow as we continue to build the program — A beautiful restaurant with a menu worth knowing To apply: Send your resume and a brief note about your bar experience to [EMAIL]. Walk-ins welcome — ask for the manager.

Pay:

$19.00 - $25.98 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid training

Experience:

Bartending:

1 year (Preferred) barback: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (Preferred) TIPS (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person