Bartender

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 7,376 - 10,505; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Free games at the establishment

Job summary

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc. in Lansing, Michigan is seeking motivated team members who can deliver an unparalleled guest experience through outstanding fast and friendly service. As a team member, you will be responsible for maintaining an energetic atmosphere, managing food orders, and ensuring prompt service.

Ideal candidates should possess solid communication skills, a neat professional appearance, and the ability to thrive in a loud work environment. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in restaurant or bar environments.
• Ability to create enthusiasm about the guest experience.
• Professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional guest experience with food, drinks, and games.
• Keep supervisor informed of all significant issues.
• Create a fun atmosphere for guests and team members.

Skills

Restaurant and/or bar experience

Communication skills

Ability to read and communicate in English

Job description

Position Snapshot

Ensures Guests have an unparalleled experience by providing fast, friendly service and being attentive to Guests’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games.
• Keep immediate supervisor promptly informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take corrective action or suggest alternatives.
• Create a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team members.
• Adhere to company sanitation procedures.
• Maintain personal bank and ensure all financial transactions are accurate by operating credit‑card machines correctly, calculating and returning appropriate change, and maintaining adequate cash and coin.
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated Guests; assess Guest demeanor and call behavior requiring managerial attention.
• Follow all bar recipes to deliver a consistent product, control costs, and maximize Guest satisfaction.
• Keep station clean, set up and take down station tables appropriately.
• Greet newly seated Guests friendly and timely.
• Accurately take Guests’ food and drink orders and maintain a thorough understanding of all menu items.
• Enter orders into Micros quickly and in proper sequence, making modifications and charges as needed.
• Operate Micros keys, make changes, accurately conduct credit‑card transactions, and account for all monies at the end of each shift.
• Ensure food is properly garnished and deliver trays to bar areas and other restaurant sections as needed.
• Work quickly and efficiently while adhering to the “Full hands in, Full hands out” philosophy.
• Participate in all incentives and contests, driving sales and promoting the brand.
• Complete bar inventories and daily requisition sheets as requested.
• Complete opening/closing duties in a timely manner.
• Assist in party set‑up and breakdown and assist other Team members as needed.
• Buss and reset tables as needed, check back after food delivery, maintain drink levels, remove clutter, pre‑buss as necessary, and respond to Guest needs in a timely manner.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with other company Team members to foster a cooperative and harmonious climate and help keep high morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
• Listen to Guests’ orders and needs, communicate verbally with Guests and with other Team members via Micros system.
• Be friendly and smile frequently.

Qualifications

• Restaurant and/or bar experience preferred, but not required.
• Skilled at communicating with Guests to generate enthusiasm about the D&B experience.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance in accordance with dress code.
• Able to work in a noisy, fast‑paced environment with distracting conditions.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Physical Demands

• Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
• Work in environments with both hot and cold temperatures such as freezers and around cooking equipment.
• Read and write handwritten notes.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time and walk or stand 100% of shift.
• Reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep and wipe frequently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Free games at the establishment.

Salary Range

6.49 - 6.49

Equal Opportunity

Dave & Buster’s is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We participate in E-Verify in states where required.