Bartender

Wet Willie's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Austin, Texas is looking for an experienced Bartender to ensure consistent drink quality and maintain a clean work area while providing superior guest service.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of alcohol mixology and excellent customer service skills, able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least one year of bar experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify guests purchasing alcohol are at least 21 years of age.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of alcohol mixology

Verbal communication skills

Cash handling skills

Ability to work in fast pace environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time and in accordance with recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and lounge area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assist in placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills