Bartender

Kaskaid Hospitality; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaskaid Hospitality in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an energetic bartender to provide friendly, efficient bar service. You will take orders, mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, verify IDs, and handle payments with accuracy.

This hourly position operates seven days a week with shifts starting as early as 9 AM and ending as late as 2 AM, depending on business needs. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential to our hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Alcohol service certification is a plus.
• Basic math and money handling.
• Basic reading and computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and standard drink recipes.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage orders from guests or serving staff.
• Verify guest ages for alcohol purchase.
• Prepare cocktails and other drinks by mixing ingredients.
• Serve wine, beer and spirits.
• Collect and balance cash during shift.
• Maintain clean bar and stock garnishes.
• Provide attentive, proactive guest service.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Alcohol service

Math skills

Reading skills

Computer skills

Beer, wine, spirits

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times.
• Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before guests have to ask for it.
• Work as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Collect payment for drinks served.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Prep bar ingredients made in house (e.g. simple syrups, sweet and sour); prep and stock all garnishes.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment/ restock glassware from the dishwasher.
• Remove recycling full of empty bottles.
• Clean bars, work areas and tables.
• Balance cash drawer when shift is completed
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Alcohol Service Certification a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills; handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture

Our bartenders carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.