Bartender

Fogo de Chão; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in Wayne, NJ is hiring a Bartender to welcome guests, take and craft beverage orders, upsell menu items and ensure responsible service of alcohol. You will maintain knowledge of drinks and ingredients, handle payments, and assist with inventory and ordering to keep service smooth.

Full-time and part-time positions are available with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance where offered, plus voluntary options.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to beverage preferences, making recommendations and taking orders
• Informing customers about beverages and specials
• Be knowledgeable of menu items, contents and preparation methods to answer questions and upsell
• Select and mix ingredients, garnish glasses, and serve beverages
• Check IDs to verify legal age for alcohol
• Provide responsible service of alcohol following laws and safety rules
• Take inventory and order supplies to keep bar and tables stocked
• Handle cash, credit, and debit transactions and balance the register
• Educate co-workers on bar vocabulary and drink varieties
• Perform tasks assigned by management

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Cash handling

Drink knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

At Fogo de Ch\u00e3o, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities.We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future 20 starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we\u2019ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we\u2019ve got you!) are more than just words, it\u2019s how we do things every day.

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring

Bartender

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking orders
• Informing customers about new beverages and specials
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, their contents and preparation methods in order to accurately respond to customer questions, make menu recommendations and upsell where appropriate
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol
• Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages, complying with all local, state, and federal liquor laws and food safety regulations
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked
• Prepare and serve menu items according to Fogo de Chao recipes and guidelines, using proper equipment and ingredients
• Handle multiple tables and tasks in an efficient manner, clean and clear tables
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Educate self and assist co-workers in understanding basic “bar vocabulary”, i.e., wine and liquor varieties, types of mixed drinks, etc.
• Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by management

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and stand for prolong hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.

Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.

Fogo de Ch\u00e3o is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer

This position has a fixed rate of $6.05 and is also eligible to receive tips. Additional details regarding tips will be made available during onboarding or upon request.