Bartender

My Tomato Pie, Inc.; Town of Amherst, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

My Tomato Pie, Inc. in Town of Amherst, NY is seeking a skilled Bartender to craft drinks quickly and accurately, following recipes and brand guidelines while delivering friendly, attentive service.

You will greet guests, verify age when alcohol is ordered, know the menu, take orders, and deliver beverages in a fast-paced setting; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Strong cash handling and customer interaction skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of bar and cocktail preparation.
• Excellent guest service and interactions.
• Accurate math and cash handling skills.
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests.
• Accurate math and cash handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely, professional manner.
• Verify guests purchasing alcohol are at least 21.
• Know bar/menu items and make recommendations.
• Take orders accurately at bar and lounge.
• Deliver food and beverages within standard time frames.
• Use suggestive selling techniques consistently.
• Ensure alcohol is consumed in designated areas only.
• Set up and maintain appropriate bar stock levels.
• Assist in placing orders for liquor and bar supplies.
• Conduct inventory of liquor and bar related supplies.

Skills

Alcohol knowledge

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

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