Bartender

Cove Tavern; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cove Tavern in Newport News, Virginia is looking for a Bartender to ensure consistent drink quality and provide superior guest service. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking and delivering orders, and maintaining stock levels.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma, minimum 1 year experience in a full service bar, and strong knowledge of alcohol mixology. Flexible shifts including nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests.
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames.
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar-related supplies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology

Excellent customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Accurate math and cash handling skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time and in accordance with recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and lounge area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assist in placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills