Lead Bartender (QUA Dining-Fountain Valley, CA) in Fountain Valley, California at Kei Concepts

Job Title: Lead Bartender
Company: Kei Concepts
Location: 16121 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Pay Range: $18.00–$20.00 per hour+tips depending on experience

Kei Concepts is looking for an experienced Lead Bartender to help support daily bar operations and create a positive guest experience. This position will prepare high-quality beverages, support the bartending team, and help maintain consistent service and bar standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with others, has strong bartending knowledge, and can stay organized in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

• Provide full-service dining support, including greeting guests, taking food and beverage orders, entering orders into the point-of-sale system, serving food and drinks, checking in with guests, and processing payments

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards

• Provide friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable service to guests

• Support bartenders and bar support team members during service

• Assist with training new bartenders on recipes, service standards, opening and closing procedures, and responsible alcohol service

• Help ensure beverages are prepared accurately, consistently, and efficiently

• Support a smooth flow of service during busy periods

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar

• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side-work duties

• Monitor liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and other bar supplies

• Inform management of low inventory, product shortages, equipment concerns, or operational needs

• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing bar inventory

• Follow proper cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures

• Verify guest identification and follow all applicable alcohol-service laws

• Practice responsible alcohol service

• Communicate clearly with management, servers, kitchen team members, and other employees

• Assist with guest questions or concerns and involve management when appropriate

• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company procedures

• Support additional bar-related responsibilities as needed

• Previous bartending experience required

• Previous full-service restaurant experience preferred

• Lead bartender, bar trainer, or supervisory experience preferred

• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service

• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent beverage quality

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment

• Positive and professional approach

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Food Handler Card certification required; paid training will be provided if needed

• Responsible Beverage Service certification required or must be obtained within the legally required timeframe

Pay Range: $18.00–$20.00 per hour plus tips, depending on experience