Bartender

Cheba Hut; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Cheba Hut Minneapolis is seeking a Bartender to provide a unique bar experience aligned with our culture and Core Values. You will uphold Cheba Hut bar standards, local alcohol laws, and demonstrate a positive, inclusive attitude while delivering food and drink excellence.

Reporting to the General Manager with accountability to the Bar Manager, you will create a lively environment, ensure quality, safety, and service, and assist with restaurant operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Cheba Hut core values alignment required.
• Uphold bar SOPs and product standards.
• Strong communication and customer-service focus.
• Familiarity with alcohol laws and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a unique and enjoyable environment for customers.
• Uphold product quality and Cheba Hut SOPs.
• Maintain bar safety for customers and crew.
• Assist with restaurant operations outside of bar when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Alcohol service safety

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Summary:

The Bartender is responsible for providing a unique bar experience that aligns with the Cheba Hut culture and Core Values. They will uphold Cheba Hut bar standards, local alcohol laws, and demonstrate a positive and inclusive attitude. The Bartender must be knowledgeable about restaurant operations and product standards, including both food and drinks.

The Bartender will report to the General Manager and have accountability to the Bar Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a Unique and Enjoyable Environment for Customers
• Uphold Product Quality Standards and Abide by Cheba Hut Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain Bar Safety for Customers and Crew
• Assist With Restaurant Operations Outside of Bar Operations

Create a Unique and Enjoyable Environment for Customers:

• Live our culture every shift – give a damn and take pride
• Execute a high level of communication skills in both positive and negative situations
• Prioritize customers with an “interaction over the transaction” mindset
• Understand bar terminology and how to apply this knowledge to day-to-day operations
• Recommend signature cocktails, craft beers, and food menu items
• Establish a regular clientele through genuine interactions
• Provide quick and efficient service
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, organized bar at all times
• Ability to execute high level customer service in the lobby and patio

Uphold Product Quality Standards and Abide by Cheba Hut Standard Operating Procedures:

• Stay up to date with current drink recipes and bar partners
• Practice F.I.F.O. with all bar products
• Practice correct labeling procedures and verify products are within the shelf life date
• Utilize Bar recipe cards and follow all steps correctly
• Demonstrate integrity while following bar discount parameters
• Prioritize suggesting Cheba Hut specialty cocktails and National Partner related product

Maintain Bar Safety for Customers and Crew:

• Understand bar terminology and how to apply this knowledge to day-to-day operations
• Understand and uphold all local and national alcohol laws and compliance
• Keep head on a swivel at all times – high level awareness of surroundings
• Abide by Cheba Hut ID policy
• Must be certified with local or national alcohol training
• Work carefully and responsibly to ensure that customers and crew are not overconsuming alcohol and take appropriate action if this should occur
• Communicate and complete incident reports when necessary, in a timely manner
• Uphold shop specific “shift drink” and crew alcohol policies

Assist With Restaurant Operations Outside of Bar Operations:

• Ability to take orders from “in shop” customers at the bar during peak periods
• Assist with Expo when appropriate – identify needs prior to being asked
• Executing lobby love during down and peak periods
• Line baskets when not assisting customers
• Assist with phone orders if the BOH cannot answer the phone
• Maintain beverage station cleanliness and prepare bubbler beverages (i.e. Kool-Aid & Tea)

Required Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Uphold Cheba Hut Core Values
• Think and act shop / customer first
• Demonstrate integrity
• Demonstrate self-direction
• Demonstrate a “heads-up” mentality. Keep your head on a swivel and be aware
• Alcohol Service Safety certifications (ServeSafe, T.I.P.S, etc.)
• Willingness to solve complicated problems and see projects through to completion
• Analytical skills to study problems and records to identify solutions
• Team-oriented attitude
• Ability to manage time and effectively prioritize numerous projects at one time
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain crew and customer relationships
• Willingness to adopt S.O.P. changes

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 159lbs (weight of a full ½ barrel keg) – ask for assistance when needed
• Stamina to work an 8 -hour shift
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work under mentally and physically stressful situations
• Ability to work in team environment with high levels of collaboration
• Ability to handle a variety of foods including meat, cheese, breads, sauces, and vegetables
• Overtime may be required
• Must be comfortable with marijuana themed culture