Bartender

Kaskaid Hospitality; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Kaskaid Hospitality in Sioux City, IA is seeking an energetic bartender to deliver beverage service with a friendly, attentive approach. You will take orders, prepare cocktails, pour wine, and handle cash transactions while keeping the bar stocked and clean.

This hourly position requires strong math, communication, and multitasking abilities. Shifts vary by business hours, including evenings and weekends; prior alcohol service knowledge is a plus, and there are opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• 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 standard drink recipes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
• Check IDs to verify age for alcohol service.
• Mix cocktails and pour wine, beer, and drafts.
• Handle cash and make correct change.
• Communicate with guests clearly and enthusiastically.
• Balance cash drawer at end of shift.
• Work as part of a team to keep the bar running smoothly.
• Restock bar and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Alcohol service

Cash handling

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.