Bartender

Taco Bamba; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant is seeking a Bartender to provide excellent customer service and prepare drinks. The ideal candidate is friendly, able to multitask, and has strong communication skills. Prior experience in a restaurant is preferred. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle cash, and maintain a clean workspace. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift over 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Able to speak English.
• Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job preferred.
• Local Alcohol Handler's certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to guests.
• Ring in food and drink orders.
• Prepare drinks and food according to recipes.

Skills

Friendly

Basic math knowledge

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

POS systems

Job description

A Bartender is responsible for providing excellent, efficient customer service to all guests, with a focus area of the bar. Bartenders will ring in food and drink orders, make drinks, provide excellent service, bus the bar, and do prep for service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service: Greeting guests upon arrival.
• Providing excellent customer service during guests dining experience, from entry to the restaurant through departure and everything in between, with a focus on the bar.
• Memorize the menu at your location.
• Memorize cocktail recipes for your location.
• Cash handling.
• Ability to complete internal health audits.
• Sanitation: Sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain beverage and salsa stations.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Sanitize and wipe down tables and other surfaces.
• Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by your supervisor.
• Prep: Portion out prepared food for service.
• Prepare to go boxes for the kitchen.
• Prepare Agua Frescas and other nonalcoholic scratch products.
• Prepare garnishes and syrups for cocktails.

ATTITUDE

• Friendly
• Possess a sense of urgency
• Thoughtful
• Natural ability to connect with others quickly
• Intuitive

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Able to speak English.
• Comfortable working with a team.
• Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction.
• Able to take constructive criticism.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
• Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job, specifically as a barback or bartender.
• Knowledgeable of basic measurements (ounces, cups, etc).
• Knowledgeable of basic liquor laws in your stores jurisdiction.
• Knowledgeable of alcohol pairings and tastings. Bonus points for Mezcal knowledge.
• Local Alcohol Handler's certification (if applicable)
• Can speak English and Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 25+ pounds.
• Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted.
• Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks.
• Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant.
• Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant.
• Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment.