Bartender

ADP, Inc.; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Velveteen Plum in Wausau is seeking a bartender to operate the bar under the Bar Manager's direction. You will provide guest service, craft cocktails, pour beer and wine, and maintain a safe, organized bar environment. A willingness to grow beyond the basics and solid knowledge of draft systems are valuable.

This role emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and attentiveness to the menu, with shifts and tasks assigned by management as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide exceptional guest service.
• Produce high-quality house cocktails, beer and wine pours.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar environment.
• Fundamental bar knowledge with willingness to grow beyond the basics.
• Basic knowledge of draft systems and be familiar with tapping beer and cocktail kegs.
• Thorough bar setups and closings.
• Strong teamwork and punctuality.
• Ability to work with food menu items.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bar under the direction of the Bar Manager.
• Answer phone per restaurant needs and guidelines.
• Produce high-quality house cocktails, beer and wine pours per customer and server request.
• Prep. as instructed by the Bar Manager (Infusing alcohol, batching craft cocktails, garnishes).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar environment.
• Possess a fundamental bar knowledge with the willingness to grow beyond the basics.
• Poses a basic knowledge of draft systems and be familiar with tapping beer and cocktail kegs.
• Possess a full understanding of food menu items.
• Work professionally with fellow employees.
• Maintain scheduling availability as agreed upon during the hiring process.
• Show up on time to scheduled shifts, missing work only in the event of sickness or emergency.
• Perform side work and weekly cleaning as defined by the Bar Cleaning Guide.
• Perform additional tasks as instructed by any member of management.
• Help fellow employees with any and all tasks as needed.
• Execute thorough bar setups and closes.
• Responsible for accurate register counts.

Skills

Guest service

Phone etiquette

Mixology basics

Draft systems

Menu knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Punctuality

Job description

From the creators of Mezzanine in Egg Harbor, Mikey's in Plover, and Tine & Cellar in Weston comes Velveteen Plum. Wausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, striving to extend past the expected through innovative and approachable flavors and atmosphere. With a 5,500 sq. ft. patio and outdoor bar, guests will not only rethink what it means to enjoy an outdoor meal, but what it means to be a Wausau resident.

Individuals holding this title will be responsible for operating the bar via the direction of the Bar Manager. Employees in this position will be required (but not limited) to performing the tasks listed.

• Provide exceptional guest service
• Answer phone per restaurant needs and guidelines
• Produce high-quality house cocktails, beer and wine pours per customer and server request
• Prep. as instructed by the Bar Manager
  • General preparation may include (but not limited to):
    • Infusing alcohol
    • Batching craft cocktails
    • Garnishes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar environment
• Possess a fundamental bar knowledge with the willingness to grow ‘beyond the basics’
• Possess a basic knowledge of draft systems and be familiar with tapping beer and cocktail kegs
• Possess a full understanding of food menu items
• Works professionally with fellow employees
• Maintain scheduling availability as agreed upon during the hiring process
• Show up on time to scheduled shifts, missing work only in the event of sickness or emergency (proper notice required when applicable)
• Perform side work and weekly cleaning as defined by the Bar Cleaning Guide
• Perform additional tasks as instructed by any member of management
• Help fellow employees with any and all tasks as needed
• Execute thorough bar setups and closes
• Responsible for accurate register counts