Bartender

Ruby Tuesday; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Tuesday is seeking a Bartender in Alexander City, AL. The Bartender will prepare and serve beverages responsibly while providing excellent guest service. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean bar, stocking supplies, and ensuring compliance with all serving regulations.

The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. Experience is not required, but the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide friendly service is essential. Flexible scheduling is needed, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Knowledge of proper food handling and alcohol serving regulations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to guests in the bar and dining area.
• Maintain a clean bar and stock necessary supplies.
• Follow the CHARM service model for guest experience.
• Notify management of potential alcohol excess.
• Maintain a professional attitude when communicating with guests.

Skills

Guest service

Knowledge of mixed drinks

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 5045-Alexander City - ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010

Job Summary

The Bartender prepares and responsibly serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests in the bar area and through the service bar, as well as to guests in the dining room. All beverages are prepared according to Ruby Tuesday recipes, standards, and procedures. The Bartender provides food service to guests choosing to dine in the bar area and is responsible for meeting or exceeding sales performance objectives as determined, communicated, and monitored by management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up the bar in compliance with policies, procedures, and brand standards as outlined in the bartender playbook.
• Maintain a clean bar, including proper removal of trash and empty glasses.
• Stock all liquors, beer, wines, mixes, garnishes, glassware, and miscellaneous bar supplies.
• Follow the CHARM service model to deliver a great Guest experience.
• Consistently work to meet or exceed sales goals to achieve Bar Tuesday Status.
• Learn beverage recipes and the menu in order to explain offerings, make recommendations, and suggestively sell to our Guests.
• Uphold the highest standards of beverage quality.
• Prepare and serve drinks following policies and procedures, proper food handling and serving techniques, alcohol awareness, and federal, state and local regulations.
• Immediately notify management of incidents involving possible excessive alcohol consumption or an impaired condition.
• Process guest checks and payments in compliance with cash handling, credit card, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Report all tips in compliance with company policy and IRS regulations.
• Maintain a consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and team.
• Serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with the Ruby Tuesday Responsible Serving Statement Policy.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or High School equivalency preferred.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service.
• Knowledge of and ability to properly prepare mixed drinks and other beverages.
• Ability to understand and comply with proper food handling and serving techniques and with federal, state and local alcohol serving regulations.
• Ability to process cash handling and credit card transactions in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, phone, and other office equipment.
• Attention to detail with good organizational and efficient time management skills.
• Consistent professional attitude and behavior with effective listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires regular attendance; the ability to stand or walk for hours at a time; the ability to hear, speak, walk, crawl, climb, stand, reach, bend, balance, kneel, stoop, and lift and carry items up to 50 lbs; the ability to tolerate significant changes in temperature, and frequent immersion of hands in water and cleaning or sanitizing solutions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.