Bartender

RA Sushi - Pembroke Pines; Florida; On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A well-known sushi restaurant in Florida is seeking an experienced Bartender to provide excellent guest service while preparing and serving beverages. Key responsibilities include mixing drinks, checking IDs, managing cash, and maintaining a clean bar area. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of bartending experience, knowledge of Japanese cuisine is a plus, and must be at least 21 years old as per state law. The role requires a passion for customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in bartending preferred.
• Must be certified in Responsible Alcohol Service.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage orders promptly.
• Prepare and serve beverages accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of Japanese cuisine

Understanding of wine and spirits

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately preparing and responsibility serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner. Follows standard recipes, mixes ingredients, and prepares cocktails and other drinks. Offers and serves food items to guests, collects payment for drinks served and maintains bar area clean, sanitary, and organized.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Promptly greets guests, takes beverage orders from the restaurant servers or directly from guests.
• Promptly prepares beverage orders for servers according to server tickets.
• Mixes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails and other beverages as requested and in compliance with company standards and recipes.
• Checks identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Promptly notifies management of underage drinking guests who are obviously intoxicated.
• Rings up all drink and food orders in the POS system, collects payment for drinks and/or food served, balances all receipts and follows proper cash handling procedures.
• Ensures the bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests. Promptly reports any defective product or equipment.
• Offers and serves food items to guests seated at the bar when appropriate or as requested.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, and promotions.
• Responsible for routine cleaning, set up and breakdown of bar. This includes all preparation required to run the bar efficiently and smoothly.
• Washes and sterilizes glassware and keeps bottles, glassware and beverage products arranged to make an attractive display.
• Completes daily/weekly cleaning and side work requirements.
• Participates in scheduled catering events as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• 1–2 years’ experience in bartending preferred.
• Previous experience with Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi and sake preferred.
• Basic understanding of wine, spirits and sake preferred.
• Must be certified in Responsible Alcohol Service by applicable agency.
• Must be 21 years of age or older. (based on state law)
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

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Compensation: Minimum Wage