Job Details
Job Location: DAL 211 - Dallas, TX 75235. Reports to: Director of Ops, General Manager, Assistant Managers and Supervisors.
The Bartender (BA) has a primary function of greeting and serving customers promptly, learning customer preferences, answering menu questions, preparing drinks, and serving food items to customers. The BA should maintain a neat appearance and engaging, friendly personality. The BA must have in-depth knowledge of the drink and food menus and be able to upsell items to customers. The BA must always be efficient, observant, and personable to customers.
Essential Job Functions
- Greet and acknowledge customers promptly. Read and listen to customers to determine their drink preferences and make recommendations as needed.
- Check customer identification to ensure customers are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Mix and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages according to the menu options.
- Prepare drinks for servers who are serving customers in the designated seating areas.
- Always maintain a solid knowledge of the menu items and special promotions. Promote retail promotions and upsell to customers.
- Make recommendations for new drink/menu ideas to management.
- Arrange bar supplies and glasses to ensure the bar always looks neat and attractive.
- Order and receive inventory and make sure the bar and tables are always stocked.
- Operate POS cash register and accurately record drink and food items purchased by the customer.
- Accept customer payment and secure cash in POS cash drawer. Follow TGI’s cash handling policy and procedure and always maintain proper security of cash.
- Ensure proper beverage handling procedures are being followed including wrapping, labeling, dating, rotating, and checking temperature of products.
- Clean and sanitize the bar, workstations, and equipment regularly.
- Clean anything that could result in customer injury to keep customers safe.
- Empty trash bins, sweep and mop floors.
- Follow all security and safety procedures while in stores.
- Interact well with coworkers and offer help and assistance as needed.
- Notify Management of any incidents or accidents immediately.
- Other duties as needed and required by the job or by management.
Qualifications
- Ensure that all quality and Health/Safety requirements are met in accordance with Federal, State, and Local standards.
- Must meet the state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages and have all certifications as required by state, city, and local municipalities.
- Always complies with all airport and/or train station rules and regulations.
- Dependability: Is punctual and can be relied upon to be at work according to schedule. Complies with policies regarding clocking in/out and use of breaks.
- Uniform/Personal Appearance: Always dressed in complete uniform and presents a well‑groomed appearance.
- Commitment: Shows initiative and follows through with tasks. Ensures overall duties are performed efficiently and on time.
- Customer Service/Salesmanship: Consistently effective and pays attention to customer’s needs.
- Requires the ability to speak in English clearly, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
- Store Operations: Is dependable and conscientious about performing tasks. Follows safety rules while in stock room and stores.
- Communication: Communicates effectively and listens well.
- Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Is cooperative and helpful. Offers help and assistance and can be counted on. Interacts well with others.
- Conduct: Is friendly and even‑tempered. Performs consistently and effectively under pressure.
- Product Handling/Stocking: Handles all products and supplies in a safe and sanitary manner. Distributes the products and supplies efficiently according to store’s requisition/stock list.
- Company Policies and Procedures: Regularly adheres to policies and standard operating procedures.
- Must be able to bend, twist and stand for extended periods to perform job functions.
- Must have the ability to lift and push objects weighing over 40 lbs.
- Requires hands to be frequently immersed in water and water diluted with chemical solutions.
- Follows safety rules provided in the TGI Safety Manual along with other TGI policies and procedures. Reports any safety hazards to management immediately.
- Other: May be required to perform tasks that are not specifically listed in this job description.