Top 3 Curators Jobs in Santa Barbara, Ca

Server - Blackbird
HC Assetco LLC —Santa Barbara, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- 2 years
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University of California, Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $25.38 - $35.97 an hour
- Part-time
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- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
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Lab Assistant 2
University of California, Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $27.10 - $28.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University

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Server - Blackbird

HC Assetco LLC
Santa Barbara, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$16.90 an hour

Qualifications

Customer communication
Beverage pairing

Full Job Description

Blackbird – Coastal Gastropub

Position Overview

Blackbird is not simply a restaurant—it is a fully realized experience.

At Blackbird, guests don’t remember restaurants, they remember worlds.

Our service team are not order takers—they are storytellers, guides, and curators of an unfolding dining experience. Like a great film, each guest interaction should deliver an opening moment, a developing narrative, and a satisfying conclusion.

The Server is responsible for delivering a highly personalized, intuitive, and emotionally engaging dining experience that reflects Blackbird’s identity: familiar, yet slightly unexpected refined, yet deeply human.

About Blackbird

Blackbird is a coastal gastropub with an upscale bar sensibility, rooted in California’s land and sea. The menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, elevated technique, and shared experiences, layered with subtle tension and discovery.

The environment is calm, observant, and slightly off-center, designed to invite guests to linger, connect, and uncover something unexpected over time.

Core Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Service Execution

Deliver anticipatory, highly personalized service aligned with Blackbird’s immersive hospitality philosophy
Guide guests through a paced dining journey—not just a meal, but a curated experience
Read guest cues and adjust tone, energy, and engagement style accordingly
Create moments that feel intentional, effortless, and memorable

Storytelling & Menu Mastery

Present menu items with confidence, clarity, and narrative depth
Communicate culinary nuances such as:
- Ingredient contrast hot/cold, crisp/silky, rich/acidic)
- Elevated techniques behind familiar dishes
Educate guests on wine pairings and beverage selections with an emphasis on:
- Coastal California wines
- Old World restraint and intentionality
Position dishes as shareable experiences, encouraging connection at the table

Service Style & Presence

Maintain a demeanor that is:
- Polished, composed, and observant
- Never rushed, never inattentive
Move with purpose and quiet confidence throughout the dining room
Deliver service that feels seamless, not transactional

Operational Excellence

Execute all steps of service with precision:
- Order accuracy
- Timing and pacing
- Table maintenance and cleanliness
Collaborate with culinary and bar teams to ensure synchronized service flow
Uphold all food safety, alcohol service, and sanitation standards

Brand & Culture Alignment

Embody Blackbird’s guiding question:
“Will our muse love this?”
Represent the brand through:
- Elevated service standards
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to guest connection and authenticity
Contribute to a culture of refinement, curiosity, and continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

2+ years of serving experience in upscale, fine dining, or elevated casual environments
Strong knowledge of:
- Food, wine, and beverage pairing principles
- Steps of service and hospitality standards
Ability to multitask in a high-touch, high-expectation environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A natural inclination toward hospitality, storytelling, and guest engagement

Service Philosophy Expectations

At Blackbird, service is defined by:

Control and misdirection — guiding the guest experience with subtlety
Intentional pacing — never frantic, never slow
Emotional connection — creating a sense of place, not just a meal

Servers are expected to:

Think beyond transactions and focus on memory creation
Deliver experiences that feel familiar—but never predictable

Why Blackbird

This is an opportunity to be part of a concept that blends:

Culinary artistry
Atmospheric storytelling
Elevated hospitality

Blackbird is designed for guests who value food, wine, culture, and meaningful experiences—and for team members who take pride in delivering them.

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