Sushi by Scratch Restaurants isn’t your typical dinner experience; it’s an intimate omakase-style journey into the art of sushi. Tucked into hidden corners across the U.S., we create spaces where every seat feels personal, and every bite tells a story. Guided by our Head Chef, our team honors Japanese tradition while embracing inventive techniques and unexpected flavors, crafting moments that linger long after the last bite is served.
We are looking for an experienced and polished Bartender to execute all front of house service at our intimate 10-seat Sushi Bar. As the only FOH member in the room, this role’s primary focus is to provide each step of service to ensure exceptional dining experiences to our guests; while managing sake pairings, Japanese whiskey pairings, and a la carte beverage service.
This property is managed by The Matheson.
The Bartender Responsibilities
This role is dynamic and includes all aspects of Front of House service, not limited to:
coordinating with the Chef to ensure timely and efficient service.
Scratch Restaurants, explaining all beverage options, taking beverage orders, preparing and serving all
beverages, executing beverage pairings, continuous guest service touch points during the omakase, and
assisting the Chefs with any guest service needs.
and respect for craft
pairings, that all reflect Japanese influence, while being in accordance with all local/state liquor laws
and gracious hospitality
Japanese concepts, with knowledgable of sake and Japanese whiskeys.
creating lasting memories for our guests
Overtime may be required.
certifications
Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Scratch Restaurants started when Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee decided they wanted to put their personal spin on what a restaurant concept could be. Although each of their concepts are independent and unique from one another, the constant thread that ties all of Scratch Restaurants together is the dedication to the artisanal “from scratch” approach to hospitality. Currently featuring and expanding our Sushi|Bar and Pasta|Bar tasting menu concepts.

Scratch Restaurants Group is the innovative Los Angeles-based multiple Michelin-starred hospitality group from husband-and-wife team Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee. Since opening Scratch Bar & Kitchen—the Lees flagship 25-course tasting menu only concept—in 2013, the group has expanded into other concepts as well with Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Montecito (1 Michelin star), Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, and Seattle, as well as 2 locations of Pasta|Bar in both Los Angeles (1 Michelin star) and Austin, and NADC BURGER in Austin and Houston. All of Scratch Restaurants Group’s concepts are known for their highly curated tasting menus, intimate 10-seat tasting counters with no servers, and dedication to the artisanal “from scratch” approach to hospitality. The group is also known to champion significant change to the restaurant industry and its professionals by offering their staff salaries far above the industry standard and unprecedented benefit packages for all employees. Their continued success serves as a business model for others. It is evident that a commitment to both the team and culinary artistry results in concepts that thrive in the competitive, high-turnover, low-profit restaurant industry.