Bar Tender Mortar & Pestle Bar in San Mateo, California at Curry Up Now

Part-Time or Full-Time | Must Work Sundays | Hourly + Tips

We’re looking for a talented Bartender to join the crew at Mortar & Pestle, our craft cocktail bar inside Curry Up Now San Mateo. If you’ve got the speed, the style, and the spirit to deliver top-tier drinks with serious hospitality—we want to meet you.

You’ll crush this role if you:

• Know your way around a jigger, shaker, and muddler
  
• Can batch with precision and pour with flair
  
• Are fluent in classic cocktails and curious about modern mixology
  
• Can deliver warm, confident hospitality in a high-energy environment
  
• Can work Sundays (non-negotiable—we need weekend warriors)
  

What you’ll be doing:

• Mixing cocktails with consistency and creativity
  
• Providing stellar guest service at the bar and restaurant tables
  
• Supporting food and bar operations (including cleaning and restocking)
  
• Using the POS system efficiently
  
• Representing Mortar & Pestle with personality, knowledge, and pride
  

What we’re looking for:

• 1+ year of bartending experience (restaurant or cocktail bar preferred)
  
• RBS certification required
  
• Food Handler’s certification required
  
• Strong communication skills (English required)
  
• Available to work Sundays, plus holidays and evenings
  
• Team player mindset—no ego, just hustle
  

Perks:

• Hourly pay + tips
  
• Discounted meals at all Curry Up Now locations
  
• Sick leave (as per local/state/federal guidelines)
  
• Opportunities to grow with a fast-moving restaurant group
  

Apply today—bring your energy, your palate, and your hustle. Let’s shake things up together.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year Bartending experience in a restaurant or bar
• Demonstrated success in service excellence, customer service, beverage/food service hospitality
• Knowledge of OSHA and EEOC regulations, restaurant/food safety procedures
• Point of Sale (POS) knowledge/skills preferred
• Ability to successfully perform all job duties of the Bartender role
• Food Safety/Food Handler certification required
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with guests, staff, and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language
• Possesses basic math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Places a value on diversity, community, and shows respect for others
• Proven ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations
• Must be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business
• Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Must have RBS