Bartender

Grotto Pizza, Inc.; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Grotto Pizza, Inc. is looking for a Bartender in Town of Middletown, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least six months of previous server or bartender experience and an ABCC certification. Responsibilities include preparing and serving beverages, maintaining an orderly bar atmosphere, and ensuring compliance with liquor laws. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate excellent communication skills. A friendly demeanor is essential as you greet and assist all guests professionally.

Qualifications

• At least six months previous server or bartender experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all guests in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Maintain accurate records of cash register transactions.
• Clean, stock, and sanitize the bar area.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Quick decision-making skills

Fluent English

Education

Some secondary education

ABCC certification

Job description

Description

The bartender works under the General Manager’s general direction. The bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic beverages, upholding and enforcing all state and local liquor laws, and taking, processing, and serving bar guests’ orders. These duties are performed in compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures adopted by Grotto Pizza and with Federal, State, and local laws.

Essential Duties

• Greet and assist all guests in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.
• Prepare and/or serve all alcoholic beverages to guests in the bar and to servers as ordered by dining room guests.
• Know, uphold, and enforce all state and local liquor laws and all Grotto Pizza policy concerning alcoholic preparation and service, including recipes, glassware, garnishes, and portions.
• Maintain an accurate record of all cash register transactions including collections, reimbursements, processing credit cards, entering tips, and securing cash.
• Maintain an orderly, comfortable atmosphere in the bar including controlling unruly guests and/or situations as applicable.
• Accurately and thoroughly record all waste, demonstrating a genuine understanding of cost, portion, and inventory control.
• Clean, stock, and sanitize the bar area and all related equipment.
• Assist in the training of new servers and/or bartenders.
• Assist in changing of kegs, stocking of bar, and organization of beer/liquor coolers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager including store specific opening, closing, and side work procedures.

Requirements

Education: Some secondary education. ABCC certification. (Delaware).

Experience: At least six months previous server or bartender experience required.

Age: Must be at least 21 years old.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak English fluently
• Strong organizational skills and quick decision-making skills.
• Ability to Walk and Stand up to 5 hours at a time, and lift up to at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and walk at a moderate pace.