Bartender

Taco Bamba; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bamba in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Bartender to provide exceptional customer service at the bar. The role involves preparing drinks, ensuring the cleanliness of the bar area, and offering a friendly experience to all guests.

Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, basic math knowledge, and a willingness to work as part of a team. Prior experience is preferred. This position requires the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to speak English.
• Comfortable working with a team.
• Able to take constructive criticism.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Can speak English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service focused on the bar.
• Prepare drinks and provide food service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and dining area.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Basic math skills

Technology proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

A Bartender is responsible for providing excellent, efficient customer service to all guests, with a focus area of the bar. Bartenders will ring in food and drink orders, make drinks, provide excellent service, bus the bar, and do prep for service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service
• Greeting guests upon arrival.
• Providing excellent customer service during guests dining experience, from entry to the restaurant through departure and everything in between, with a focus on the bar.
• Memorize the menu at your location.
• Memorize cocktail recipes for your location.
• Cash handling.
• Ability to complete internal health audits.
• Sanitation
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain beverage and salsa stations.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Sanitize and wipe down tables and other surfaces.
• Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by your supervisor.
• Prep
• Portion out prepared food for service.
• Prepare to go boxes for the kitchen.
• Prepare Agua Frescas and other nonalcoholic scratch products.
• Prepare garnishes and syrups for cocktails.

ATTITUDE

• Friendly
• Possess a sense of urgency
• Thoughtful
• Natural ability to connect with others quickly
• Intuitive

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum
• Able to speak English.
• Comfortable working with a team.
• Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction.
• Able to take constructive criticism.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
• Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly.
• Preferred
• Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job, specifically as a barback or bartender.
• Knowledgeable of basic measurements (ounces, cups, etc).
• Knowledgeable of basic liquor laws in your stores jurisdiction.
• Knowledgeable of alcohol pairings and tastings. Bonus points for Mezcal knowledge.
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
• Local Alcohol Handler's certification (if applicable)
• Can speak English and Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 25+ pounds.
• Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted.
• Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks.
• Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant.
• Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant.
• Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment.