Bartender

Wet Willie's; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie’s in Charlotte, NC is seeking a bartender to ensure consistent drink quality and fast service while delivering superior guest experiences.

You will greet guests, verify ages, and confidently recommend menu items, take and fulfill orders, and maintain bar stock in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a full-service bar.
• Strong knowledge of mixology, drink menus and classic cocktails.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and professionally.
• Verify age for alcohol service.
• Know bar and menu items and make recommendations.
• Take and deliver orders in a timely manner at the bar.
• Utilize suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with liquor orders and inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Cash handling

Upselling

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

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