Job Summary
Location: 3170‑Tillmans Corner, Mobile, AL 36619.
The Bartender prepares and responsibly serves alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages to guests in the bar area and through the service bar, and also serves guests who dine in the bar area. All beverages are prepared according to Ruby Tuesday recipes, standards, and procedures. The bartender is responsible for meeting or exceeding sales performance objectives as determined, communicated, and monitored by management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up bar in compliance with policies, procedures and brand standards as outlined in the bartender playbook.
- Maintain a clean bar, including proper removal of trash, empty glasses, etc.
- Stock all liquors, beer, wines, mixes, garnishes, glassware and miscellaneous bar supplies.
- Follow the CHARM service model to deliver a great guest experience.
- Consistently work to meet or exceed sales goals to achieve Bar Tuesday Status.
- Learn beverage recipes and menu to explain offerings, make recommendations and suggestively sell to guests.
- Uphold the highest standards of beverage quality.
- Prepare and serve drinks following policies and procedures, proper food handling and serving techniques, alcohol awareness, and federal, state and local regulations.
- Immediately notify management of incidents involving possible excessive alcohol consumption or an impaired condition.
- Process guest checks and payments in compliance with cash handling, credit card and accounting policies and procedures.
- Report all tips in compliance with company policy and IRS regulations.
- Maintain a consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and the team.
- Serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with the Ruby Tuesday Responsible Serving Statement Policy.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No prior work experience required.
- Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service.
- Knowledge of and ability to properly prepare mixed drinks and other beverages.
- Understanding of proper food handling and serving techniques and federal, state and local alcohol serving regulations.
- Ability to process cash handling and credit card transactions in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Proficiency with computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment.
- Attention to detail with good organizational and efficient time‑management skills.
- Consistent professional attitude and behavior with effective listening and communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient.
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular attendance; standing or walking for hours at a time; hearing, speaking, walking, crawling, climbing, standing, reaching, bending, balancing, kneeling, stooping, lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs; tolerance of significant changes in temperature; frequent immersion of hands in water and cleaning or sanitizing solutions; and specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.