Bartender

Famous Dave's - Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's - Rochester is seeking a professional Bartender to deliver high-quality drinks in a fast-paced setting. You will greet guests, recommend menu items, and handle orders at the bar and lounge while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications include 1+ year of bartending experience, ability to stand long hours, and a 21+ license. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required, with strong cash handling and guest service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation.
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests.
• Verbal communication skills and accurate cash handling.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Mixology knowledge

Attention to detail

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
• 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