Bartender

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Glendale, Arizona, seeks a skilled Bartender to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of bartending experience and be knowledgeable in beverages. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills to effectively engage with guests while maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving culinary establishment.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of bartending experience.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits required.
• Ability to interact positively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and takes food orders.
• Mixes beverages following established recipes.
• Operates cash registers and secures transactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Bartending Skills

Cash Handling

Job description

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to "up-sell" products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Completes additional tasks as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions