Bartender

La Chinesca, part of the 13th Street Kitchens restaurant group (Cafe Lift, Prohibition Taproom) is seeking a friendly, genuine Bartender/Server to join our team!

Situated in the Spring Arts District, La Chinesca, Philly’s first true Mexicali dining experience, draws its inspiration from the border town in Mexico, Mexicali, where there is a unique combination of Chinese and Mexican cuisine. 

Converted from an old Jiffy Lube, our restaurant shares the same lot with one of the city’s premier music venues, Union Transfer. Our space has outdoor communal and lounge seating in a lush green setting in the front and back of the restaurant, which is roughly three times the size of our indoor foot print making it a one of a kind experience / destination in Philly (200+ seats indoor/outdoor). 

Our ideal candidate has a passion for all things food and beverage, thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and takes joy in creating memorable guest experiences. 

Our Team Members: 

• Hospitable, genuine and friendly
• Great critical-thinking skills and a natural sense of urgency
• Great team players
• Strong follow-through
• Conduct themselves in a positive fashion while multitasking and prioritizing

Desired Experiences and Skills: 

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a high volume restaurant with a reputation for hospitality 
• Strong knowledge of spirits with mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
• A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• The ability to demonstrate leadership by displaying job expertise, initiative and organization
• A genuine passion for providing care to our guests
• Provide open, honest and direct communication in a positive manner
• Attention to detail and willingness to deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Professional appearance and the ability to consistently adhere to our standards
• Must have a flexible schedule, be available to work nights and weekends 

Benefits

• After 90 days of employment, full-time employees are eligible for Health and Dental Insurance with 13th Street Kitchens contributing towards the monthly premium.

• After 30 days of employment, 13th Street Kitchens offers a Wellness Plan through Vitable Health, which offers primary care, urgent care, and mental health services. This benefit is 100% company sponsored for full-time employees, and heavily discounted for part-time employees. 

• A 25% off dining discount at all 13th Street Kitchens locations.

13th Street Kitchens is an equal opportunity employer.