Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Tacos on the Street is a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant with a tight beverage program — bottled beer, shaken margaritas, and mezcalitas. We don’t do full bar service or elaborate cocktails. Every drink we serve is clean, consistent, and built for speed.

As a bartender, you’ll execute simple cocktails to spec, serve bottled beer quickly, and maintain a clean, organized bar station. When drink orders are slow, you’ll rotate into Front-of-House duties — running food, clearing tables, working the register, or restocking stations. This role is hands-on, fast-moving, and team-centered.

Key Responsibilities

Drink Execution

Prepare shaken margaritas and mezcalitas using jiggers, fresh citrus, and proper garnishes

Rim glasses consistently and garnish as required

Serve bottled beer quickly and accurately

Set up and break down the bar station at open and close

Restock spirits, juices, ice, cups, garnishes, and bar tools throughout shift

Maintain clean and sanitized bar tools and surfaces at all times

FOH Support (when not serving drinks)

Operate the register and take guest orders at the front counter

Run food and drinks to tables quickly and with care

Clear and wipe down tables, stock utensils and napkins, and maintain the dining area

Refill guest sauces and clean up dining room spills or messes

Support other FOH team members during busy periods and shift changeovers

Guest Experience

Greet guests warmly and confidently at the bar or register

Check IDs and follow all alcohol service protocols

Answer guest questions clearly and respectfully

Manage bar tabs and process payments in the POS system

Represent the brand with professionalism, speed, and a team-first attitude

Cleanliness & Compliance

Follow all TABC regulations and internal alcohol service policies

Wipe counters, sanitize bar tools, manage trash and recycling

Maintain proper temperature control for mixers and perishables

Report any safety, cleanliness, or equipment issues to management

Physical Requirements

Stand and move for 8–10 hours per shift

Lift and carry up to 40 lbs (cases of beer, juice, bar supplies, etc.)

Work in a hot, loud, high-traffic environment with tight spaces

Bend, reach, and navigate between bar, register, and dining areas repeatedly

What We’re Looking For

Fast, accurate, and calm under pressure

Clean and consistent with every drink, no shortcuts or freelancing

Strong sense of responsibility around alcohol service

Always willing to jump in — whether that’s running food, restocking, or wiping tables

Previous bar or high-volume service experience is a plus

Requirements

Must have a current TABC Certification and Texas Food Handler’s Certificate before your first shift

Reliable transportation to and from the restaurant

What You’ll Get

Training on our margarita, mezcalita, and beer program

Tip pool participation and competitive hourly pay

Cross-training in bar, cashier, runner, and dining room support roles

Opportunities to grow into FOH leadership roles