Bartender - AVA Rooftop Bar

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Discounts to venues and events

Thorough training

Job summary

A popular hospitality venue in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking experienced bartenders to join their team. The role includes providing excellent customer service, mixing classic cocktails, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of bartending experience, knowledge of beverage preparation, and strong communication skills in English. Enjoy a fun work environment with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience bartending in high volume venues.
• Must meet legal age requirements.
• Must have effective communication skills with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service.
• Mix and serve drinks according to recipes.
• Record sales and secure payments from guests.

Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of liquor brands

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Fluency in English

Education

Formal bartending training

Alcohol awareness certification

Food service permit

Job description

AVA is a rooftop destination for those seeking an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. An outdoor roof deck oasis featuring classic craft cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired small plates perfect for sharing.

AVA is seeking fun and motivated hospitality professionals. Enjoy a fun work environment, discounts to our venues and events, and thorough training.

Bartender Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Bartender Position – Essential Duties

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.