Bar Staff | Part-Time | Railbird

Oak View Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Bar Staff responsible for serving beverages in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent customer service skills, knowledge of drink preparation, and the ability to handle cash. Candidates must be personable and professional, with a commitment to maintaining a clean workspace. This position is part-time, with benefits including a 401(k) savings plan.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 2 years relative hospitality experience required.
• Proven working experience as a bartender or barback.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work station at all times.
• Handle cash accurately and manage issued bank.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Relevant training certificate/permit

Job description

Overview

The Bar Staff is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They must be personable, professional and able to work in an ever changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $2.13 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.This position will remain open until July 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.
• Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.
• Responsible to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available, and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Must pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Must communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.
• Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.
• Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations. If a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, the bartender may contact management or security as required.
• Contact a management member if he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.
• Request additional product or restock product as required
• Ability to handle cash accurately is required. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work station at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned such as set-up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the cooler

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a bartender or barback.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks.
• Computer literacy.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• 2 years relative hospitality experience
• Relevant training certificate/permit