Bartender

bluestone-johnny-carinos; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Johnny Carino's in Lexington, KY is seeking a skilled Bartender to mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, ring orders, and deliver a friendly guest experience at the bar. You will verify IDs, promote specials, upsell where appropriate, keep the bar clean, and remain visible to guests and teammates while providing responsible service.

Evenings, weekends and holidays availability is required; previous bartender or restaurant experience preferred; good reading, writing, math and

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, basic math and effective communication skills required.
• English language and professional communications skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages so servers can deliver the best drink.
• Work the service bar in a friendly and efficient manner; ensure orders are rung in.
• Check IDs to verify age requirements for alcohol sales.
• Provide excellent guest service by engaging guests and describing items.
• Inform guests of specials, promotions and upsell to enhance dining.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and assist in overall restaurant upkeep.
• Remain visible behind the bar to assist Guests and Team Members.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Customer service

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages so that servers can deliver the best drink possible
• Work the service bar in a friendly and efficient manner.Ensure all drink orders have been rung in
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Provide excellent guest service by engaging the guest, describing food/beverage, taking orders, efficiently delivering food and accepting payment
• Inform guests of specials and/or promotions, answer questions and make suggestions when asked
• Use up-selling techniques with every guest to enhance dining experience
• Address guest concerns and inform manager
• Assist in keeping the restaurant clean and safe
• Clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash from the bar area
• Provide an enjoyable bar experience for every Guest
• Remain visible behind the bar at all times to assist Guests and Team Members
• Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be at leasttwenty-one (21) years of age
• PreviousBartender or restaurant experience preferred
• Reading, writing, basic math and effective communication skills required
• English language and professional communications skills are required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands

• Mobility required during the entire shift
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length
• Consistently operates registers (Point of Sales System)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer