Bartender

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Up to 3% retirement match

Dining privileges

Job summary

Zandra's Taqueria in Haymarket, Virginia seeks a skilled bartender to join their high-energy team. Responsibilities include mixing drinks, welcoming guests, and ensuring compliance with alcohol service regulations. Candidates must have strong communication skills, be problem solvers, and work well in a dynamic environment. The role requires working evenings and weekends with additional duties as needed. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered. Zandra's Taqueria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and be a problem solver.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in a hot and noisy environment.
• Having or obtaining a food handler’s and/or alcohol certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with 90% or better.
• Welcome each guest personally within 30 seconds.
• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks following standard recipes.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide assistance proactively.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Zandra’s Taqueria is looking for experienced individuals to join our high‑energy, dynamic, dedicated, and professional team!

Summary of Position

As a bartender you must be friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills. A guest’s dinner and/or bar experience should be equally enjoyable, and you play a major role in the overall picture. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self‑composure. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better.
• Welcome each guest personally within 30 seconds.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Understand and follow all ABC regulations in order to maintain a safe atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to ABC Company’s standards at all times.
• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks for guests of bar and dining room following standard recipes.
• Ring drink orders into computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in agreement with Zandra’s standards.
• Wash and sterilize stemware.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before the guests have to ask for it.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Place current bar tabs in front of guests at all times.
• Anticipate your guest’s needs. Be alert of guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledge the guest so they know you will be right with them.
• Learn your guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks.
• Responsible service of alcohol. If a guest reaches the state you do not feel they should drive, we will supply a taxi. Do not hesitate to ask for management intervention if necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and be a problem solver.
• Ability to reach, bend, stop and frequently lift up 25 lbs. without assistance and 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Work in a hot and noisy environment.
• Must have high integrity and solid work ethic.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expected to work long hours during peak periods, evenings, and weekends.
• Having or obtaining a food handler’s and/or alcohol certification may be required.

Experience

• Must have bartender / front of house experience.

Compensation Package

Zandra’s Taqueria offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include medical insurance, an up to 3% retirement match, along with workplace balance and dining privileges.

Zandra’s Taqueria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.