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China Live San Francisco

Bartender

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$19.18 - $21/hr

China Live has been listed: \Restaurant of the Year\ - Eater; \The World's Greatest Places, 100 Destinations to Visit Right Now\ - TIME Magazine; \Top Chinese Restaurants in the Bay Area\ - San ...

Panda Inn

$19 - $22/hr

Perform repetitious cutting/slicing motions at high speed and in a safe manner using a Chinese cook ... Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal ...

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Bartender

China Live San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$19.18 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

China Live's Cold Drink Bar is hiring experienced Bartender.

Join our Award Winning Team! China Live has been listed:

\Restaurant of the Year\ - Eater;

\The World's Greatest Places, 100 Destinations to Visit Right Now\ - TIME Magazine;

\Top Chinese Restaurants in the Bay Area\ - San Francisco Chronicle;

\Top Grossing Independent Chinese Restaurant in America\ - Restaurants & Institutions

Qualified applicants must have 2+ years of bartending experience in craft cocktail bars , are professional, driven, and detail-oriented, and have open availability. Professional references required.

China Live features an excellent wage and benefits package:

• Competitive wages (rate of pay) - DOE;

• Generous employee dining discount;

• Generous employee retail discount;

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time employee;

• Sick hours available according to the mandated government regulation;

• Tax benefit on commuter check;

EEO/Fair Chance::

China Live Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Additionally, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We encourage prospective candidates to learn more about us! For more information, please visit us in person or online.:

Eater SF - The 38 Essential San Francisco Restaurants, Winter 2019 (01/08/19)

Time Magazine - The World's Greatest Places 2018, Eight Tables by George Chen

Zagat - China Live: The Hottest Restaurants in 15 American Cities (02/19/18)

China Live is an interactive culinary and cultural destination in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown, offering an in-depth exploration of Greater Chinese gastronomy. Our mission is to demystify Chinese ingredients and recipes while educating guests on the rich history and influence.
Our ground floor features the Oolong Café, Market Restaurant & Bar, and Retail Marketplace, and is a must-visit San Francisco Bay Area culinary destination. Our second floor showcases Eight Tables by George Chen, a special and intimate space with a seasonal eight-course Chinese tasting menu; and a craft cocktail bar and lounge. A third-floor banquet and event space tops off the offerings!