Bartender

Wet Willie's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Charlotte, NC is seeking a bartender to craft drinks quickly per recipes and maintain a clean, safe bar in a fast-paced setting while delivering superior guest service.

You will greet guests, verify age for alcohol, know the menu, take and deliver orders, and use upselling techniques. Flexibility for nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain alcohol service licensing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drinks, and cocktails.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests who purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and recommend them
• Accurately take food and beverage orders and deliver them promptly
• Deliver orders within established time frames
• Use suggestive selling techniques consistently
• Ensure alcohol is consumed only in designated areas
• Set up and maintain appropriate bar stock levels
• Assist in placing orders for liquor and bar supplies
• Conduct inventory of liquor and bar supplies

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Cash handling

Mixology

Time management

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