Bartender

Bass Pro Shops; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidaysPaid vacation

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Altoona, IA is seeking a friendly bartender to provide welcoming service and craft beverages to guests at the bar. You will manage orders, process payments, and ensure bar cleanliness while upholding liquor guidelines and shop standards.

The role emphasizes customer service, knowledge of beverages, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This is a part-time position with opportunities for growth and participation in Bass Pro Shops’ employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality environments.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player.
• Ability to handle cash register and POS transactions.
• Knowledge of bar menus and beverage offerings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages following established guidelines.
• Greet bar guests and assist with upselling when appropriate.
• Record beverage orders and input into the POS system.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and stock bar supplies.
• Handle to-go and associate food orders as needed.
• Perform inventory tasks as scheduled.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bartender ensures customer and server drink orders are prepared in a timely manner according to established guidelines while maintaining bar cleanliness standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports a strong commitment to world class guest service and ensures a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience for restaurant patrons.
• Functions as location’s expert on bar systems, recipes, procedures and knowledge of liquor, wine and beer served.
• Completes all training requirements.
• Greets bar guests promptly.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Records beverage order, enters order into computer system, prepares drink in accordance to established guidelines and delivers drink to guest.
• Monitors guest’s drinks to anticipate re-order requests.
• Collects monies owed and performs guest check accountability procedures; maintains a balanced Bar drawer; performs tip declaration activities.
• Prepares and completes orders for Servers.
• Washes bar service ware; sets up, cleans, stocks and maintains bar area and bar cooler.
• Performs Server responsibilities as needed; handles ‘To Go’ and Associate food orders.
• Performs Inventory activities as scheduled.
• Understands and executes procedures for verifying guest’s ability to legally purchase and consume alcohol and knows how to prevent a guest from over indulging.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• At least one year of experience working as a barista, bartender, and/or food preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Experience in and passion for consumer service
• Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player
• An attitude of flexibility and mindfulness about the team approach
• Delivering quality beverages consistently and according to shop standards
• Ability to handle all required tasks around handling cash register
• Learn all menus and is able to communicate all food and beverage offerings
• Clean and clear service areas
• Perform correct POS transactions, closing duties and accounting procedures as required
• Ability and desire to obey all local, state, and federal laws
• Ability to memorize and become knowledgeable of menu items

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular movement: walking, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, lifting (up to 50lbs), etc.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Part Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidaysPaid vacation
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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