Bespoke

What is Bespoke?

Bespoke is Modernist’s sister bar! Bespoke is an intimate bar that prioritizes hospitality and elevates our guests’ experiences, utilizing the skills and knowledge of our team to deliver a tailored experience. In every part of our program, there is an element of customization or curation, that is thoughtful of and considers the immediate preferences of our guests. After all, bespoke means, “made for a particular customer or guest.”

Responsibilities

Provide an exceptional experience for guests (includes front-of-house service, bar support and bartending, as capabilities allow)
Clean & organize – always
Opening and closing duties (set up / break down wells, patio and/or front of house; restocking inventory, garnishes, supplies, towels, glassware, etc…; take trash out; etc…)
Standard operations, including, but not limited to: provide world-class guest service, guide guests through their experience, prepare drinks, deliver drinks & food, process payments, bus tables, reset tables, reset wells, run glassware
(Learn to) Know and be able to execute all cocktails in our program
Ongoing self-education – menu items, general spirit and cocktail knowledge, techniques, recipes
Attend and participate in training and R&D sessions
Keep the bar organized and clean: wipe down all surfaces and equipment (scrub as needed), keep inventory, supplies, equipment and tools organized (mise en place), deep clean based on schedule
Abide by and help maintain compliance with all Agency, State, Federal and County requirements, pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages
Maintain glassware pre-, during and post-service (clear, sanitize, stock)
Maintain water bottles and station(s)
Restock and refill bottles and cheaters as needed

What We’re Looking For

Real responses: We understand life is complicated and that often-times what doesn’t appear to be obvious is actually ideal; don’t give the response you think we want to hear, give a genuine response that represents you and what you’re looking for
DEEP passion for cocktails and spirits: We strive for the intersection of personal interests and work – “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
Desire for excellence: We don’t rest on our laurels, we’re here to push the envelope, always

Student mindset: Demonstrated desire and ability to learn, both guided and self-motivated
Exceptional work ethic: This is a hard industry and we have to work hard in order to provide memorable experiences
Hospitality mindset: Gratitude, graciousness, humility, empathy
Detail-oriented: Life is about the small things
Giving a shit: You care about and have a sense of pride in your work
Sense of urgency: You enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment
Ability and desire to work up to four (4) days per week, between Tuesday and Sunday, and specifically Fridays and Saturdays

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be surrounded by deeply passionate peers who constantly (supportingly) push themselves and each other to improve their craft
You want to be and grow as a bartender, with a focus on cocktails & spirits (the world is endless) – no direct prior experience required! A lot of our team have culinary and barista backgrounds – keep challenging our perspective!
Be a part of Bespoke’s team and also become part of the broader Modernist family!
Active involvement and participation in training and R&D sessions
Opportunity to nurture a career in the hospitality industry

How to Apply

Send an email to team@bespokefresno.com with subject: “Application: [Insert your full name]”
In your message, include:
- Attach your resume
- Name:
- Phone number:
- Email:
- Social Media(s) (platform – handle):
- Your preferred method(s) of communication: [Email / IG / Text / Messaging Platform]
- Why do you want to work at Bespoke? Why apply now?
- What is your experience with bartending, or in the hospitality industry?
- What’s your experience with food and drinks?
- What’s your interest in spirits & cocktails? 
- What’s your favorite cocktail? Why? 
- What do you want to do with your life? Why? 
- When was the last time you changed your mind or opinion about something? What led you to that change and what was the result?
- What do you know about Bespoke? What do you think we do and are about? 
- What does hospitality mean to you?
- Tell us about an “exceptional experience” that you’ve had at a restaurant or bar. What are the specific things that made it exceptional?
- What does being a Bartender mean to you?
- What can you tell us about the concept of enlightened hospitality? How do you feel about this perspective? Why? Are there alternative or similar philosophies that you have found meaningful?
- We like to have fun, and sometimes that means laughing at ourselves. Do you have a funny story from your work experience that you are willing to share?  
- What’s the most serious “WTF?!?!” moment you’ve seen or been a part of? How did you feel about it? How did you respond?
- What does humility mean to you? What does it look or sound like? Can you provide examples of how you’ve shown humility in the past?
  - What is the most humbling thing you’ve ever experienced or done?
  -  What do you think is the hardest part of exhibiting humility?
- What does graciousness mean to you? What does it look or sound like? Can you provide examples of times you’ve shown graciousness? What do you think is the hardest part of exhibiting graciousness?
- What is your greatest strength? Give one example of how you’ve leveraged this strength to benefit the people around you.
- What is your most significant weakness?
- What is your most significant weakness in a team setting?
- How do you handle conflict with teammates in a work environment?
  - What is your conflict resolution language? Do you internalize problems, do you avoid the problem(s), do you give it time to play out, or do you immediately address the source of conflict directly?
  - Does your conflict language change between a peer or a supervisor?
- On a scale 1-10, how organized do you feel you are? Can you provide examples of your organization (physical organization and logistical organization)?
- On a scale 1-10, how detail oriented would you say you are? What does being detail-oriented mean to you? Can you provide specific examples demonstrating this? 
- On a scale 1-10, how important is the cleanliness of your workspace, personal space and property to you? Do you maintain them at the same level as their importance? Can you please provide details? 
  - If you took photos of your restroom, your room, and your car right now – how would you feel about showing them to your teammates? 
- On a scale 1-10, how are your problem solving skills? If you become aware of an issue, such as a toilet that won’t flush, what do you do?
- What is a rumor?
  - How do rumors get spread?
  - What are the negative effects of rumors?
  - How can rumors negatively impact a workplace?
  - When a rumor(s) is shared with you, how do you make the decisions of:
    - Do you share it?
      - Who would you share it with?
      - Why?
    - Do you need to stop it? Should you stop it? Would you stop it?
      - If so, how would you stop it?
      - If not, why?
- How many hours do you spend a week reading? How many books have you read in the past year? If any, why did you read them? 
- How do you like to spend your free time? Do you prefer to be around other people or alone? 
- What’s your favorite media content (e.g., movie / show / influencer / podcast)? Why is it your favorite? 
- What’s your availability? Are you looking to work part-time or full-time? 
  - If part time, how will you keep up with the ongoing study and training to advance through our program?
- Please provide 3 professional references [name, working relationship, reachable contact info]

What You Can Expect

See our Careers Page for logistical details

Bespoke

What is Bespoke?

Responsibilities

Provide an exceptional experience for guests (includes front-of-house service, bar support and bartending, as capabilities allow)

Clean & organize – always

Opening and closing duties (set up / break down wells, patio and/or front of house; restocking inventory, garnishes, supplies, towels, glassware, etc…; take trash out; etc…)

Standard operations, including, but not limited to: provide world-class guest service, guide guests through their experience, prepare drinks, deliver drinks & food, process payments, bus tables, reset tables, reset wells, run glassware

(Learn to) Know and be able to execute all cocktails in our program

Ongoing self-education – menu items, general spirit and cocktail knowledge, techniques, recipes

Attend and participate in training and R&D sessions

Keep the bar organized and clean: wipe down all surfaces and equipment (scrub as needed), keep inventory, supplies, equipment and tools organized (mise en place), deep clean based on schedule

Abide by and help maintain compliance with all Agency, State, Federal and County requirements, pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages

Maintain glassware pre-, during and post-service (clear, sanitize, stock)

Maintain water bottles and station(s)

Restock and refill bottles and cheaters as needed

What We’re Looking For

Real responses: We understand life is complicated and that often-times what doesn’t appear to be obvious is actually ideal; don’t give the response you think we want to hear, give a genuine response that represents you and what you’re looking for

DEEP passion for cocktails and spirits: We strive for the intersection of personal interests and work – “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius

Desire for excellence: We don’t rest on our laurels, we’re here to push the envelope, always

Student mindset: Demonstrated desire and ability to learn, both guided and self-motivated

Exceptional work ethic: This is a hard industry and we have to work hard in order to provide memorable experiences

Hospitality mindset: Gratitude, graciousness, humility, empathy

Detail-oriented: Life is about the small things

Giving a shit: You care about and have a sense of pride in your work

Sense of urgency: You enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment

Ability and desire to work up to four (4) days per week, between Tuesday and Sunday, and specifically Fridays and Saturdays

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be surrounded by deeply passionate peers who constantly (supportingly) push themselves and each other to improve their craft

You want to be and grow as a bartender, with a focus on cocktails & spirits (the world is endless) – no direct prior experience required! A lot of our team have culinary and barista backgrounds – keep challenging our perspective!

Be a part of Bespoke’s team and also become part of the broader Modernist family!

Active involvement and participation in training and R&D sessions

Opportunity to nurture a career in the hospitality industry

How to Apply

Send an email to team@bespokefresno.com with subject: “Application: [Insert your full name]”

In your message, include:

Attach your resume

Name:

Phone number:

Email:

Social Media(s) (platform – handle):

Your preferred method(s) of communication: [Email / IG / Text / Messaging Platform]

Why do you want to work at Bespoke? Why apply now?

What is your experience with bartending, or in the hospitality industry?

What’s your experience with food and drinks?

What’s your interest in spirits & cocktails?

What’s your favorite cocktail? Why?

What do you want to do with your life? Why?

When was the last time you changed your mind or opinion about something? What led you to that change and what was the result?

What do you know about Bespoke? What do you think we do and are about?

What does hospitality mean to you?

Tell us about an “exceptional experience” that you’ve had at a restaurant or bar. What are the specific things that made it exceptional?

What does being a Bartender mean to you?

​​What can you tell us about the concept of enlightened hospitality? How do you feel about this perspective? Why? Are there alternative or similar philosophies that you have found meaningful?

We like to have fun, and sometimes that means laughing at ourselves. Do you have a funny story from your work experience that you are willing to share?

What’s the most serious “WTF?!?!” moment you’ve seen or been a part of? How did you feel about it? How did you respond?

What does humility mean to you? What does it look or sound like? Can you provide examples of how you’ve shown humility in the past?

What is the most humbling thing you’ve ever experienced or done?

What do you think is the hardest part of exhibiting humility?

What does graciousness mean to you? What does it look or sound like? Can you provide examples of times you’ve shown graciousness? What do you think is the hardest part of exhibiting graciousness?

What is your greatest strength? Give one example of how you’ve leveraged this strength to benefit the people around you.

What is your most significant weakness?

What is your most significant weakness in a team setting?

How do you handle conflict with teammates in a work environment?

What is your conflict resolution language? Do you internalize problems, do you avoid the problem(s), do you give it time to play out, or do you immediately address the source of conflict directly?

Does your conflict language change between a peer or a supervisor?

On a scale 1-10, how organized do you feel you are? Can you provide examples of your organization (physical organization and logistical organization)?

On a scale 1-10, how detail oriented would you say you are? What does being detail-oriented mean to you? Can you provide specific examples demonstrating this?

On a scale 1-10, how important is the cleanliness of your workspace, personal space and property to you? Do you maintain them at the same level as their importance? Can you please provide details?

If you took photos of your restroom, your room, and your car right now – how would you feel about showing them to your teammates?

On a scale 1-10, how are your problem solving skills? If you become aware of an issue, such as a toilet that won’t flush, what do you do?

What is a rumor?

How do rumors get spread?

What are the negative effects of rumors?

How can rumors negatively impact a workplace?

When a rumor(s) is shared with you, how do you make the decisions of:

Do you share it?

Who would you share it with?

Why?

Do you need to stop it? Should you stop it? Would you stop it?

If so, how would you stop it?

What’s your interest in spirits & cocktails? 

What’s your favorite cocktail? Why? 

What do you want to do with your life? Why? 

What do you know about Bespoke? What do you think we do and are about? 

What can you tell us about the concept of enlightened hospitality? How do you feel about this perspective? Why? Are there alternative or similar philosophies that you have found meaningful?

We like to have fun, and sometimes that means laughing at ourselves. Do you have a funny story from your work experience that you are willing to share?  

 What do you think is the hardest part of exhibiting humility?

What does graciousness mean to you? What does it look or sound like? Can you provide examples of times you’ve shown graciousness? What do you think is the hardest part of exhibiting graciousness?

On a scale 1-10, how detail oriented would you say you are? What does being detail-oriented mean to you? Can you provide specific examples demonstrating this? 

On a scale 1-10, how important is the cleanliness of your workspace, personal space and property to you? Do you maintain them at the same level as their importance? Can you please provide details? 

If you took photos of your restroom, your room, and your car right now – how would you feel about showing them to your teammates? 

How many hours do you spend a week reading? How many books have you read in the past year? If any, why did you read them? 

How do you like to spend your free time? Do you prefer to be around other people or alone? 

What’s your favorite media content (e.g., movie / show / influencer / podcast)? Why is it your favorite? 

What’s your availability? Are you looking to work part-time or full-time? 