Bartender (2893)

Maxby Hospitality; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation Eligibility

Health Insurance Eligibility

401K Eligibility

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is hiring a Bartender to craft beverages and deliver exceptional guest service in a lively dining environment. You will take orders, mix drinks, and engage with guests to ensure memorable experiences.

Applicants should have strong beverage service experience, a friendly attitude, and reliability. This on-site role offers affordable meal discounts and opportunities for advancement with a guest-centric team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Bartender in a high-volume setting, preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid alcohol certification.
• Following recipes, including measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Labeling & stocking all bar ingredients & garnishes so they are organized & accessible.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems.
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar patrons and restaurant guests.
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve with a warm, friendly smile.
• Maintain cleanliness, side work, and assist with opening/closing procedures.

Skills

One year bartending experience

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Alcohol certification

Recipe following

Ingredient prep

Bar stock labeling

Safety and sanitation

English communication

Wine/spirits/beer knowledge

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

Overview

Biaggi’s is hiring Bartenders to help us create an incredible food & beverage experience for our guests. If you love serving people and know how to \"wow\" with your customer service...we want you to be on our team!

Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, and honest with strong beverage service experience. Must be available to work consistently, always have a positive attitude and be an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Bartender responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar patrons and restaurant guests, interacting with customers, taking food & drink orders, serving guests with a warm, friendly smile, guest retention, cleaning, sanitizing, side work, teamwork of all varieties, reporting thoroughly to management, being responsible for cash and credit payments, etc.

Bartender Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Bartender in a high-volume setting, preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Valid alcohol certification.
• Following recipes, including measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Preparing ingredients for service, including cutting, peeling, stuffing, etc.
• Labeling & stocking all bar ingredients & garnishes so they are organized & easily accessible.
• Operating equipment and bladed tools following safety standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Elevated knowledge of wine, spirits and beer.
• Experience serving food. Ability to describe & make menu recommendations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Executing opening and closing procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Employment Benefits

• Hourly pay of $4.35 + tips
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meal Discounts
• Eligibility for Paid Vacation
• Eligibility for Health Insurance
• Eligibility for 401K

About Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.