Bartender

Rockin R; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

El Arroyo in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will take orders, prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, mix cocktails, and keep the bar clean and stocked. You’ll engage with guests professionally and suggest menu items to enhance satisfaction.

Experience behind a bar, knowledge of drinks, and a friendly, positive attitude are essential. Shifts vary; assume evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender is required.
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Professional and positive disposition.
• Ability to perform basic math and manage simple transactions.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve drinks and snacks to bar customers.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Mix classic and innovative cocktails.
• Communicate with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Nurture customers to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Make menu recommendations based on needs and preferences.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Basic math

Education

Bartending certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking and serving orders
• Preparing beverages for customers
• Recommending beverages based on bar customers' needs and preferences

Bartender Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified bartender who can provide our customers with an outstanding guest experience. The bartender must be able to meet all the needs of our customers, compelling them to come back again.

Making beverage recommendations based on the needs and preferences of bar customers is a crucial factor for improving guest drinking experience and our bar's profitability. Communicating with guests in a professional and friendly manner is a must for excellent customer experience.

A good job candidate must be able to perfectly prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which includes mixing ingredients to prepare classic and innovative cocktails. They also need to keep the bar clean and well-organized, as well as ensure it is always fully stocked.

Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers
• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Mixing classic and innovative cocktails
• Communicating with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Nurturing customers to provide an exceptional guest experience
• Making menu recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized
• Checking customers' IDs to ensure they meet the legal drinking age

Bartender Job Requirements:

• Experience as a bartender
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages
• A bartending certificate is a plus
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Professional and positive disposition
• Ability to keep the bar clean, stocked and well-organized
• Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts

Since 1975, El Arroyo has been serving up Tex-Mex with a side of laughs on our famous marquee sign that stands on the corner of West 5th and Campbell in Austin, Texas.
The Last Queso Stop Before a Bunch of Yoga Studios - over the years we've covered every food pun imaginable while never forgetting witty commentary on current events. We're always happy to take sign submissions from customers and the internet!
We've been serving great Tex-Mex food in Austin for more than 25 years and we've loved every second of it.
Thanks, Austin, and here's to 25 more!