Although we are a dive bar, we obey all laws and regulations. We are safety and security conscious. As such, all bartenders are required to have their LEAD card or must obtain one within 3 months of the start of your employment. All employees are subject to random drug testing (hard drugs only, as I HATE TWEAKERS) and background checks. We also employ surveillance cameras, spotters and decoys to insure policies are being followed.
Applicants must be happy and outgoing team players. As such, others will cover your shifts and you will be expected to cover others. You should also be aware that bartending is not just pouring drinks, but entertaining, cleaning and performing maintenance.
People seem to remember this ad. I probably place it about 3 to 4 times a year. The main reason is, is that I do not hire customers or walkin's. The last time I ran this ad, I hired a guy and explained very specifically that I did not allow drinking while he was working. The very first shift he worked alone, he was pounding drinks. So if that is you, don't apply as you will get fired.
I freely admit that I can be a prick bastard. I am not an easy person to work for (if you don't follow the rules). However, my bartenders rarely quit... The one now that I am likely to replace is because he has a major career opportunity. If you show that you have the best interests of the business in mind, go out of your way when needed and do what is asked of you, I will reward you with better shifts and go out of my way to help you and work with you in every possible way to make your life easier.
THIS IS IMPORTANT (and may actually result in you getting the job!): Please email me your resume, a cover note or letter and include your availability. It is amazing to me how many people will ignore this simple request. If you can't follow this basic request, how can I expect you to follow the rules? It would be greatly helpful if in your note/letter you explained what you are ideally looking for and why. If your past experience shows you have worked at downtown clubs or high end places, explain why you are applying for a dive bar position. If your resume has an out of state address please explain. If you live in PB or Oceanside explain why you are willing to travel that distance for a few shifts a week. The more information I have, the better I can determine if you are a good candidate. I toss 95% of applications/resumes because I look at what has been presented and I have to make assumptions. I don't like to do that, but I will get plenty of qualified applicants, so I don't have the time to find out everyone's story. I will not respond to questions without the above information attached, That is what the interview is about. NO CALLS OR WALK-INS! (And some of you will ignore this and cause you to automatically be rejected)
If you have sent me your resume in the past, please send it again. (I get a LOT and I ignore them when I have filled the position). Trevor/Taylor/Tyler (guy) I interviewed you but can't find your resume. If still looking for a job, let me know!
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Hi this is Trevor, its nice to get back in touch with you. I have worked at several dive bars and I also went to the Bartender Academy in East LA. I live in Las Vegas but in "this economy" I am very willing to commute, so it is not an issue. I do a little bit of meth here and there but I shoot-up in the bathroom so forget about your security cameras. Drinking on the job is an absolute must for me and I'm sure you'll be OK with it when you see how well I perform. I love that you are a total pricksucker, just the kind of guy that can keep employees for more than a couple of months. Please respond soon with a high salary offer (if salary is not included you will automatically be rejected) as I have many other opportunities awaiting.
Trevor Swayze