Brand Besties

Gig Overview Brand Besties is booking an experienced Bartender for a multi-date sampling activation at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, one of San Diego’s most celebrated outdoor concert venues. The brand at the center of this activation is a California-made bitter aperitif, crafted from locally sourced white wine and neutral grape spirits. This is a polished, premium product, and we need a bartender who can represent it with the same level of craft and care that went into making it. You’ll be stationed at the sampling footprint throughout each event, serving guests with precision and personality during live performances. This isn’t a high-volume bar pour situation, it’s a curated sampling experience, and your ability to connect with guests while executing clean, consistent pours will set the tone for the entire activation. We’re looking for a bartender who is available for all four event dates (June through September) and who brings genuine enthusiasm for craft beverage culture to each event. If you love working lively outdoor events and have a natural gift for hospitality, this is a gig worth adding to your calendar. Event Details Event Location: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Event Address: 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 Dates and Times: June 21: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM August 1: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM August 18: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 22: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Pay: $35.00/hr Parking: $35.00 parking reimbursement(with receipt) per event day Gig Scope As the Bartender on this activation, you’ll be the hands behind the pour executing sampling presentations of the featured aperitif with professionalism and care. You’ll prepare the sampling station before each event, ensure the footprint is stocked and clean throughout the activation, and deliver a consistent, elevated tasting experience to every guest who comes to the bar. You’ll work in close coordination with the two Brand Ambassadors on site, who will be directing guest traffic and supporting the overall guest experience. In addition to service execution, you’ll serve as an informal product ambassador at the bar: fielding questions about the aperitif, sharing its origin story and flavor profile, and making guests feel at home in the activation space. You’ll monitor inventory throughout each event and flag any supply needs to the on-site team, and you’ll support light breakdown of the bar setup at the close of each activation. Ideal Candidate Extensive bartending or beverage service experience, with proven comfort in high-engagement event settings (concerts, festivals, activations) Genuine passion for craft beverages and an ability to speak knowledgeably and naturally about the products you’re serving Warm, personable hospitality style, guests should feel welcomed and engaged, not just served RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification required or ability to obtain prior to the first event date Must be 21 or older Available and committed to all four event dates (June 21, August 1, August 18, and September 22) Comfortable working in an outdoor venue environment for a 4-hour activation Punctual, reliable, and a natural collaborator Why You’ll Love This Gig The Rady Shell is one of the most beautiful event venues in San Diego — a stunning backdrop for an evening activation A unique opportunity to represent a standout California-made craft aperitif at the premium end of the sampling market Four-date recurring activation means you’ll build real familiarity with the brand and the team Evening events in a lively concert setting at $35.00/hr This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Brand Besties does not withhold taxes or provide benefits. Contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations.