Bartender

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing is seeking a Bartender in Redwood City, California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for positive guest interaction, accurately mixing and serving beverages, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Applicants should possess at least two years of experience in a high-volume environment, with strong knowledge of drinks and excellent customer service skills. A valid food handler card is a must.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience at a fast-paced dining establishment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of wine, beer, spirits and tending bar.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage orders.
• Mix drinks and cocktails as ordered.
• Ensure bar area is fully equipped and prepare inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Mixing drinks

Multi-tasking

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Education

Valid food handler card

Job description

Overview

Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interaction while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to the guests’ needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take beverage orders from the servers or directly from guests.
• Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests; prepare inventory.
• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar where appropriate.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• At least two years of experience at a fast-paced dining establishment is preferred; however we will train the right candidate.
• Working knowledge of wine, beer, spirits and tending bar, with the ability to learn and follow recipes.
• A warm and outgoing personality with a passion for food, wine, spirits and customer service.
• Commitment to delivering a unique and memorable guest experience.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to multi-task and work well in a high-volume environment.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Must have a valid food handler card.