Bartender

Wet Willie's; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's is seeking a Bartender in Town of Amherst, NY, responsible for ensuring drink quality and providing superior guest service. You will greet guests, verify ages, and take accurate orders. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of bar experience and strong knowledge of mixology and customer service skills. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required. Join us for a fast-paced environment where you can showcase your bartending skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests.

Skills

Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology

Excellent customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Accurate math and cash handling skills

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time and in accordance with recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and lounge area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assist in placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills