Bartender

Bartender – The Daily Catch Pasadena

Location: 927 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time Bartender
Experience Required: 3+ Years
Pay: $17.50/hour + Tips 

 The Opportunity

We are seeking skilled Bartenders to help set the tone for our first West Coast bar. The ideal candidate is confident, warm, and knowledgeable — someone who understands how to create welcoming hospitality while maintaining high-volume efficiency and bar professionalism.

As a Bartender, you will be the storyteller and guide to our Sicilian seafood–driven menu, offering pairing suggestions, crafting drinks with precision, and engaging our guests with genuine hospitality.

About The Daily Catch

Founded in 1973 in Boston’s North End, The Daily Catch is a family-owned Sicilian-style seafood and pasta restaurant known for fresh, local New England seafood and authentic East Coast flavor. With three Boston restaurants and a wholesale seafood business based at Boston’s Fish Pier, we are proud to bring our heritage to the West Coast with The Daily Catch Pasadena, opening Spring 2026.

Our bar program will reflect our family and culinary style - simple, bold, and rooted in tradition - featuring Italian wines, classic cocktails, amaro’s, and thoughtful coastal spirits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages with accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of wine, spirits, classic cocktails, and Daily Catch menu offerings.
• Provide genuine, warm, and conversational hospitality at the bar and to service staff.
• Assist with menu guidance, making recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Follow responsible alcohol service standards and monitor guest intake.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Handle POS transactions and orders efficiently and accurately.
• Perform opening, closing, and side-work duties as needed.
• Work collaboratively with FOH + BOH teams to ensure seamless service flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years bartending in a high-volume restaurant or bar environment.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and classic cocktail technique.
• Ability to balance speed, attention to detail, and relaxed guest interaction.
• Confident communicator with strong guest engagement skills.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible availability - evenings, weekends, holidays required.
• Must be 21+ and certified in responsible alcohol service (TIPS, LEAD, or equivalent).

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Our Culture

The Daily Catch is built on craft, passion, and family tradition. Our bartenders are not just drink makers — they’re culture shapers and guest experience leaders. We provide training in seafood knowledge, Sicilian cuisine, wine pairing, and bar craft, with opportunities for advancement as we grow across the West Coast.