Cocktail Waiter
Job Description
Job Description
Server / Bar Support
Lobby Bar — Castro District, San Francisco
Lobby Bar is looking for a friendly, energetic, and dependable Server / Bar Support team member to join us. We’re a craft cocktail bar and restaurant in the Castro focused on great drinks, great food, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable.
This is a hands-on role. You’ll take care of guests while also helping keep the bar and restaurant clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service.
What You'll Do
- Welcome guests and create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere
- Take food and drink orders accurately using Toast POS
- Have a working understanding of cocktail terminology and ordering, so you can confidently communicate guest orders to the bar
- Understand common martini preferences and terminology, including gin vs. vodka, dry, extra dry, dirty, extra dirty, shaken vs. stirred, up vs. on the rocks, twists, olives, and other common modifications
- Help guests navigate the cocktail menu and answer basic questions about ingredients and drink styles
- Deliver food and drinks to tables
- Check in with guests throughout their visit
- Pour and serve wine, beer, soda, and other non-cocktail beverages
- Clear and bus tables promptly
- Reset and prepare tables for incoming guests
- Run food and assist bartenders during busy periods
- Keep water stations, service areas, glassware, napkins, utensils, and other supplies stocked
- Restock beer, wine, mixers, beverages, and service supplies as needed
- Help maintain clean and organized dining, bar, service, and guest areas
- Wash or polish glassware and assist with dishes when needed
- Complete opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities
- Help keep the restaurant operational throughout service rather than waiting to be asked
- Communicate closely with bartenders and kitchen staff to keep service running smoothly
- Follow responsible alcohol service and food-safety procedures
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous restaurant, cocktail bar, or hospitality experience
- Has experience using Toast POS or strong familiarity with a similar restaurant POS system
- Has a good working knowledge of classic cocktails and cocktail terminology
- Understands how to properly take a martini order, including the questions needed to get the guest exactly what they want
- Is warm, outgoing, and genuinely enjoys working with people
- Is dependable and arrives ready to work
- Can stay organized while handling multiple tables and priorities
- Notices what needs to be done and takes initiative
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced craft cocktail environment
- Works well as part of a small team
- Understands that keeping the space clean, stocked, and operational is everyone's responsibility
- Is comfortable serving alcohol and checking IDs
- Can safely carry trays, dishes, glassware, and supplies
- Is available for evening and weekend shifts
Compensation & Schedule
$20/hour + pooled tips
This is a part-time position with evening and weekend shifts. Tips are pooled among eligible team members.
About Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar is a neighborhood craft cocktail bar and restaurant in San Francisco's Castro District. We combine thoughtfully made cocktails and food with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. We're also an LGBTQ+ history bar and a space for everyone to mingle, drink, eat, and learn.
We're a small team, so everyone contributes. There isn't a "that's not my job" mentality here—we help each other deliver a great guest experience and keep the bar running smoothly.
Location: Castro District, San Francisco
Position: Part-time Server / Bar Support
Pay: $20/hour + pooled tips