Bartender

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar – Franchising – United States; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in West Fargo, ND is seeking a bartender to provide friendly service and craft quality drinks. You will handle cash and card transactions, maintain bar stock, and ensure compliance with alcohol service guidelines.

This role requires teamwork, a professional appearance, and availability to work evenings and weekends. Prior bartending experience is preferred, and reliability is essential for consistent guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience bartending in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to maintain the bar area cleanliness and organization.
• Knowledge of standard drink recipes and bar procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality drinks according to Boston’s standards and recipes.
• Maintain stock levels and organize the bar and lounge.
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately and securely.
• Follow alcohol service guidelines and Boston’s training policies.
• Assist with To-Go orders via phone or online ordering as needed.
• Ensure bar products are secure and properly stored.
• Present a professional image and adhere to uniform standards.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Mixology basics

Alcohol knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bartender

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, not Boston Pizza Restaurants, LP. Or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

Company Overview

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar (“Boston’s) is both a family-friendly restaurant and lively sports bar specializing in handcrafted pizzas, scratch-made gourmet meals, craft cocktails, and local beers. As America’s Sports Restaurant, Boston’s exists as a place to bring the community together around sports events, but also for birthdays, family reunions, coworker happy hours, fundraisers, and more! For more information, visit www.bostons.com. Join our team today!

Summary of Work Performed

The Bartender is responsible for the production of quality, attractive, and appealing drinks through adhering to Boston Pizza Restaurants Franchise Standards. The Bartender must also maintain a high level of service while attending to guests’ needs in a prompt and courteous manner. The Bartender will be accountable for appropriate stock levels and the organization of the bar and lounge, as well as service for all food items.

Duties and Responsibilities

Business Affairs

• May be required to assist in the training and development of new team members.
• Cooperation, communication and teamwork are essential traits for our team.
• Responsible for properly handling of cash and credit cards for all transactions within the restaurant.
• Practices responsible selling and service of alcohol always as mandated by the respected licensing authorities, Serve Safe Alcohol training and Boston’s Pizza training guidelines.
• May be required to accept and facilitate To-Go orders via Phone or On-line ordering and facilitate those orders execution in a timely manner.
• Security of all bar products is of prime importance. Oversees the lock up of products and other procedures laid out by management to ensure security measures are followed.
• Maintains a professional image and proper uniform standards while performing job related tasks.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Other duties as required.

Guest Experience

• Frequent Guest contact and high visibility in the dining room are to be apparent at all times.
• Enquires periodically and timely about the Guest dining experience in a sincere manner. When necessary, involving a manager immediately if and when a negative Guest experience is identified.
• Responsible for thanking each and every Guest for their patronage in a sincere manner.

Product Quality & Knowledge

• Maintains a high level of food and beverage knowledge and ensures all menu items are prepared according to Boston’s standards and expectations.
• Prepares beverages according to recipe, using the appropriate products and glassware.
• Ensure that the stock levels on hand meet the levels specified by the supervisor or manager on duty.
• Ensure the standard recipes and methods are used at all times to ensure consistency and efficiency for all menu items.
• Ensures the Guests benefit from ongoing and upcoming promotions by staying abreast and helping in the implementation and new promotions.

Safety & Sanitation

• The health and safety of our Guests is a priority. Cleanliness of the inside and outside of the restaurant must be adhered to in accordance with Boston’s and local health department expectations.
• Proper practices must be in place to ensure food safety. Controlling time and temperature throughout the flow of food, practicing good personal hygiene, and preventing cross-contamination.
• Proper Labeling, dating, rotation, and adherence to shelf-life standards is mandatory.
• Proper checklists and cleaning schedules are followed to ensure a clean and safe dining environment.
• Maintains the bar equipment following the cleaning and maintenance schedules appropriately.