Bartender

The Met Downtown; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan is seeking a bartender to provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while crafting high-quality beverages for guests. The role aims to create a marvelous time that keeps guests coming back.

Ideal candidates are experienced, knowledgeable about liquor laws, and capable of working in a busy environment, with strong communication and reliable attendance. You will manage orders, payments, and bar cleanliness to support exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Alcohol Seller/Server Certification (bartender license) is required.
• Minimum of 1 year as a bartender; 2 years in customer service preferred.
• Must be old enough to serve alcohol in Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning bar menus and drinks recipes.
• Stock and maintain bottles/glasses for efficient prep and display.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions.
• Check IDs to verify age requirements for alcohol sales.
• Balance cash and process payments; handle credit card transactions.

Skills

Liquor laws

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Upselling

Teamwork

Hygiene/attire

Education

High school diploma or GED

Alcohol Seller/Server Certification (bartender license)

Job description

General Purpose

The Bartender is responsible for providing timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each Bartender's primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in planning bar menus, create recipes of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's goals or based on customers'
• Stock, arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, and/or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated
• Record drink orders accurately, accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if
• Balance cash
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations are
• Performs cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathrooms.

Job Qualifications Working Conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Promote, work, and act In a manner consistent with the mission of The Metropolitan
• Knowledge of liquor laws to serve alcohol responsibly.
• Experienced and comfortable with working busy
• Demonstrated ability to show up to work on time and meeting appropriate hygiene and attire standards.
• Understanding and knowledge of food preparation and
• Knowledge of the proper and safe use of bartending tools and
• Friendly, outgoing and dedicated to outstanding customer
• Detailed-oriented and passionate about product quality.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure superior results and team
• Ability to up-sell and cross-sell to customers to meet the customer's interest and

Education or Formal Training

• High school diploma or General equivalency diploma (GED)
• Alcohol Seller/Server Certification (bartender license)

Experience

• At least one (1) or more year as a bartender is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the customer service industry (in addition to bartending experience) is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year

basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Must have reliable

Must be old enough to serve alcohol legally in the State of Wyoming.

Working Environment

The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen/bar hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work. No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Activities

The employee is required to stand for long periods as well as walk, bend and stoop. The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually Inspect, Including close and distance vision. The position requires ability to use arms, hands and manipulate fingers to reach, stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, decorate, and similar. Must be able to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have previous bartending experience.