Bartender

Night Rooster; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Night Rooster, an upcoming elevated Chinese restaurant in Dallas, is looking for enthusiastic bartenders. Ideal candidates should engage guests effectively and prepare quality cocktails. The role involves maintaining a clean bar, restocking inventory, and participating in pre-service meetings.

Preferred candidates will have bartending experience in fine dining, and knowledge of various beverages. A flexible schedule is necessary including weekends and holidays. Join us at Night Rooster for a unique dining experience!

Qualifications

• One year of fine dining restaurant bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of menu items, including wine and liquor characteristics.
• Strong passion for food, beverage, and service.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and engage with them warmly.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.
• Guide guests with menu recommendations and address allergy issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar.
• Restock all bar inventory as needed.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Customer engagement

Knowledge of alcoholic beverages

POS system operation

Teamwork

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive pay, company benefits

About Us

From Hooper Hospitality Concepts, Night Rooster is set to debut in the Dallas Design District this Fall as an elevated Chinese restaurant and lounge. Focusing on Classic Chinese cuisine, the menu is created by Culinary Director Shirley Chung and will focus on creating an upscale traditional Chinese dining experience using Texas sourced ingredients. Night Rooster will feature a cocktail program with a heavy emphasis on Asian whiskeys, International Wines, and Sake with an abundance of house made mixers and infusions. The interior is modern-Asian inspired, with a dark and moody 'Orient Express' atmosphere, with the exteriors contrasted with wood and Iron Ore brick.

Position Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing bartenders that take pride in making excellent cocktails and creating a great atmosphere for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a welcoming smile, be engaging with our guests
• Able to create mixologist level cocktails along with knowledge of classic cocktails
• Prepares and serves alcoholic & non‑alcoholic drinks according to standardized recipes and ingredients
• Must be fully knowledgeable of our food & beverage menus, selling techniques and service delivery of all items. Guide guests with recommendations for any allergy issues and accurately take guests orders
• Evaluate proper identification of guests to insure they are of proper drinking age
• Serves guests responsibly in accordance with Company policy, alcohol awareness training and state laws
• Full working knowledge of our POS system, able to enter guest orders accurately with correct seat numbers, itemize bills correctly and efficiently secure cash and other forms of payment
• Able to assist with food running to bar and dining room tables
• Anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
• Communicate with FOH & BOH Management in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment, POS station, tools, supplies and ensures equipment is in good working order, including maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of the bar
• Restocking of all bar inventory
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications

• One year of fine dining restaurant bartending experience preferred
• Mixologist experience preferred
• Knowledgeable of menu items, including characteristics of wine and champagne by the glass, major wines, liquor brands, beer, non‑alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, terminology, and garnishes
• Must have a strong passion for food, beverage and service
• Candidates must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude
• Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, must be able to work weekends, and holiday