Bartender

Birdie's Links and Drinks; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A local bar and restaurant in the Town of Middletown is seeking a Bartender to ensure guests enjoy their experience. This role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills to mix, serve, and serve beverages while maintaining a clean work area. Candidates must be of legal age to serve alcohol and have a commitment to excellent customer service. Join the team for a friendly work environment with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Possess state applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card.
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic reading and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome each guest personally and make them feel appreciated.
• Mix, garnish, and serve ordered drinks.
• Input drink orders and handle payment accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the bar.
• Serve alcohol responsibly and monitor guests' status.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Basic knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills as this position is responsible for ensuring guests’ enjoyment. The Bartender should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to the job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome each guest personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times
• Make guests feel appreciated
• Work as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to the company’s standards at all times
• Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of the bar and dining room following standard recipes
• Input drink orders into computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change
• Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display
• Wash and sterilize stemware
• Count drinks guests are served and track open bar tabs
• Anticipate guests’ needs and follow the half-full rule when offering another drink; remain alert of guests’ signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledge signals
• Learns guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks
• Responsibly serve alcohol and remain aware of guests’ state of intoxication
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Be of legal age to serve alcohol
• Possess state applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change is required
• Possess basic reading and computer skills
• Possess basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be multi-task oriented
• Possess knowledge of company’s food and beverage specifications and workplace safety procedures
• Previous training experienced preferred