Bartender

Casadonna; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Uniform Policy

Tips Paid Nightly

HR Department

Job summary

TGI Friday’s in Fort Smith, AR is hiring a friendly bartender to mix and serve drinks following standard recipes and brand standards. You will engage guests, read menus to recommend beverages and food, and maintain a welcoming Corner Bar atmosphere.

We value speed and accuracy in a high‑volume setting, ability to operate the POS, and proper alcohol service, including ID checks and handling intoxicated guests. Opportunities for nightly tips and uniform policy are provided.

Qualifications

• Must mix drinks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Must operate a POS system and handle payments accurately.
• Must follow Responsible Service of Alcohol and obtain required certifications.
• Must maintain a clean, organized bar area.
• Must identify guests for alcohol service and manage intoxicated guests safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a warm, welcoming bar atmosphere.
• Read guests to recommend beverage and food items.
• Upsell food or drink items when appropriate.
• Prepare, garnish, and serve drinks promptly.
• Adhere to brand standards for service; upsell specials.

Skills

Drink mixing

Guest engagement

Upselling

POS handling

Brand standards

Tools

POS system

Job description

A TGI Fridays Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests of the bar and service bar following standard recipes and the company's policies; merchandises drinks; and is attentive to guests, making them feel welcome, at all times.

Specific responsibilities of the Bartender include:

• Maintains a warm, welcoming, "Corner Bar" atmosphere.
• IDs all guests ordering alcoholic beverages who appear to be 40 years old or younger.
• Properly and promptly prepare, garnish, and serve drinks to guests.
• Engages with guests by making drinks in front of the guest using working flair.
• Knows the menu and how to read each guest to make appropriate beverage and food recommendations.
• Upsells guests on food or drink items when appropriate.
• Keeps a clean, organized bar area.
• Accurately rings up all orders in the POS system while maintaining ability to socialize with guests.
• Follows all relevant brand standards for service.
• Builds guests count by promoting specials and building a regular clientele.
• Strictly adheres to responsible alcohol service standards and is able to successfully "slow down a guest" or cut off an intoxicated guest when necessary.

Requirements

A TGI Fridays Bartender must be able to mix drinks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

Additional specific requirements for the Bartender include:

• Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in company approved dress code at all times
• Must follow standards of Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Must meet local jurisdiction requirements, including but not limited to obtaining required certifications
• Must be able to operate P.O.S. system, make change correctly and make credit card transactions
• Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a Manager
• Must be able to pass initial and annual validation
• Must be able to respond clearly to guests' requests
• Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise
• Must be able to frequently lift 30 lb. cases and carry short distances, up or down stairs
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir and wipe
• Must be able to frequently immerse hands in hot water (every 5 minutes)

DISCLAIMER: THIS CONTENT REPRESENTS THE ROLE OF A TGI FRIDAYS INC. EMPLOYEE. YOU ARE APPLYING TO A FRANCHISE LOCATION WHERE FRANCHISEES MAY INCLUDE DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ACTUAL REQUIREMENTS DURING THE INTERVIEW.

Working at TGI Friday's

• Health Insurance
• We have a Uniform Policy for all Positions
• Tips Paid Nightly
• HR Department

ABOUT EMPLOYER

TGI Friday's

2300 Bass Pro Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903

4 people want to work here!

Summary

TGI Friday’s is now hiring great personalities who want to join our FOH and BOH team. We are hiring for Waiter/Waitress/Hosts/Bartender/and Cooks. If you want to work in a fun and exciting atmosphere, enjoy being constantly in motion, and enjoy people, apply today! We are locally owned, and would like you to join our family! We have full and part time positions available.

JOBS AT TGI Friday's

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2300 Bass Pro Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903

2300 Bass Pro Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903

2300 Bass Pro Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903