Bartender

Taco Bamba; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bar and restaurant in Virginia is seeking a Bartender to provide excellent service and manage drink orders. Responsibilities include memorizing the menu and cocktail recipes, cash handling, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and be comfortable with technology. Bartending experience is a plus. Join a vibrant team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to speak English, preferably Spanish.
• Prior experience as a barback or bartender preferred.
• Knowledgeable of basic liquor laws and alcohol pairings.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service during guests dining experience.
• Memorize cocktail recipes and the menu.
• Handle cash and complete internal health audits.

Skills

Friendly

Ability to multitask

Good verbal communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Comfortable with technology

Tools

POS systems

Job description

A Bartender is responsible for providing excellent, efficient customer service to all guests, with a focus area of the bar. Bartenders will ring in food and drink orders, make drinks, provide excellent service, bus the bar, and do prep for service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service: Greeting guests upon arrival.
• Providing excellent customer service during guests dining experience, from entry to the restaurant through departure and everything in between, with a focus on the bar.
• Memorize the menu at your location.
• Memorize cocktail recipes for your location.
• Cash handling.
• Ability to complete internal health audits.
• Sanitation: Sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain beverage and salsa stations.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Sanitize and wipe down tables and other surfaces.
• Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by your supervisor.
• Prep: Portion out prepared food for service.
• Prepare to go boxes for the kitchen.
• Prepare Agua Frescas and other nonalcoholic scratch products.
• Prepare garnishes and syrups for cocktails.

ATTITUDE

• Friendly
• Possess a sense of urgency
• Thoughtful
• Natural ability to connect with others quickly
• Intuitive

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Able to speak English.
• Comfortable working with a team.
• Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction.
• Able to take constructive criticism.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
• Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job, specifically as a barback or bartender.
• Knowledgeable of basic measurements (ounces, cups, etc).
• Knowledgeable of basic liquor laws in your stores jurisdiction.
• Knowledgeable of alcohol pairings and tastings. Bonus points for Mezcal knowledge.
• Local Alcohol Handler's certification (if applicable)
• Can speak English and Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 25+ pounds.
• Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted.
• Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks.
• Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant.
• Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant.
• Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment.