Bartender

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Lafayette, CA seeks an experienced bartender to deliver high-quality service at the front bar and assist with dining room drink orders.

You will balance the cash drawer, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and health standards while creating classic and innovative cocktails. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a busy bar, strong knowledge of drink preparation, POS accuracy, and a customer-focused approach to upsell beverages while maintaining a welcoming

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume bar.
• Ability to check IDs and enforce legal drinking age.
• Accurate cash handling and balance at shift end.

Responsibilities

• Serve patrons at the bar and fulfill drink orders for the dining room.
• Monitor the cash drawer and balance cash at start and end of shift.
• Perform alcohol inventories and maintain inventory levels.
• Prepare and garnish drinks according to standard recipes.
• Provide excellent guest service and upsell drinks.
• Stay organized and clean bar area; ensure health standards.

Skills

2+ years high-volume bar experience

Cash handling

Excellent drink mixing and garnishing

POS system proficiency

Customer service orientation

Tools

POS system

Job description

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Batch & Brine Bartenders are familiar with a wide variety of drink recipes and are

capable of delivering quality customer service. The Bartender will be responsible for serving patrons at our

front bar and fulfilling drink orders for the dining room, monitoring the cash drawer at the bar and

performing alcohol inventories at the end of each night to help in maintaining proper inventory levels.

Bartenders provide excellent guest drinking experiences. Good bartenders will be able to create classic and

innovative drinks exceeding customers needs and expectations. Minimum 2 years' experience in a high

volume bar.

REQUIREMENTS:

Fiscal

Collect money for drinks served and provide change as needed

Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all

discrepancies in the final drawer tally

Process guest payments and prepare guest checks

Record drink orders accurately and process transactions using the POS system

Balance the cash register at the start and close of each shift

Legal

Check guests’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age

Deliver a consistently high level of guest service and maintain a safe environment by identifying

problem guests and having them removed

Limit Guest problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behavior

Limit problems related to guests' excessive drinking by following established procedures

Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking through steps such as persuading

guests to stop drinking, and order taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons

Cleanliness & Health

Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment

Clean the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment

Develop an efficient work pace that keeps the guests at the bar and in the dining room satisfied

Organize the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory

Arrange glasses and bottles into attractive and functional displays

Keep bar area clean in accordance with the company’s guidelines as well as the requirements of the

local health department

Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies

Mixing/Prepping/Serving

Create unique drinks

Slice, pit, and prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks

Mix and garnish cocktails according to standard specs

Mix drinks based on serving sizes outlined in the company manual to keep drink costs at a minimum

Mix ingredients -- liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits, to prepare cocktails and other drinks

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in accordance with standard recipes

Prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats

Excellent Service

Take beverage orders from guests or wait staff and serve drinks as requested, paying extreme

attention to detail

Greet guests and present beverage menus

Interact with guests, take orders and serve snacks and drinks

Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make drink recommendations

Answer all related inquiries

Provide a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons

Respond promptly to requests from guests in a polite and professional fashion

Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

Upsell drink and snack items to guests

Prepare and serve appetizers, snacks, or other food items for guests seated at the bar

Keep a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws,

glassware, and other accessories

BAR MANAGER’S ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and present bar menu

Place orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies

Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar

Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders

Monitor and manage inventory

Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

BARTENDER REQUIREMENTS:

Resume and proven working experience as a bartender

Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks

Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean

Must be able to stand, walk, and stay on his/her feetperations of a cocktail lounge or bar

Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders

Monitor and manage inventory

Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

BARTENDER REQUIREMENTS:

Resume and proven working experience as a bartender

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