Bartender - Buffalo Bar

Bass Pro Shops; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a professional bartender to craft high-quality beverages, engage guests, and maintain a fast-paced bar with a welcoming, energetic atmosphere. The role relies on strong mixology skills, efficiency, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks to recipes and guest preferences, restocking inventory, sanitizing surfaces, processing payments via POS, and collaborating with servers, barbacks and management to ensure smooth service and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, and cocktails.
• Understanding of garnishes, glassware and drink presentations.
• Strong customer service and hospitality to engage guests and take orders efficiently.
• Multitasking and time management to handle multiple orders and bar maintenance.
• Problem solving and addressing customer concerns quickly.
• Communication and teamwork with servers, barbacks, and management.
• Responsible alcohol service and recognizing signs of intoxication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
• Engage with guests, take orders and provide recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including washing glassware and sanitizing surfaces.
• Manage inventory by restocking supplies, monitoring ingredient levels, and reducing waste.
• Process payments accurately and efficiently using POS system.
• Follow alcohol service regulations and company policies to ensure responsible service.
• Collaborate with servers, barbacks and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere while maintaining professionalism.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Skills

Spirits knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Communication

Responsible service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The bartender is responsible for crafting high-quality beverages, providing exceptional guest service, maintaining a well-stocked clean and organized bar. The role requires strong mixology skills, efficiency in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to engage with guests while upholding service and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
• Engage with guests, take orders and provide recommendations based on taste preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including washing glassware and sanitizing surfaces.
• Manage inventory by restocking supplies, monitoring ingredient levels, and reducing waste.
• Process payments accurately and efficiently using POS system.
• Follow alcohol service regulations and company policies to ensure responsible service.
• Collaborate with servers, barbacks and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere while maintaining professionalism.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s) or License(s): None
• Years of experience: 0

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, and classic & modern cocktails.
• Understanding of garnishes, glassware and drink presentations.
• Strong customer service & hospitality to engage with guests, take orders efficiently, and provide recommendations
• Multitasking and time management to handle multiple orders, guest’s interactions and bar maintenance simultaneously
• Problem solving, quickly addressing customer concerns, drink modifications or inventory shortages.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and stay efficiently composed during busy periods.
• Communication & teamwork to coordinate with servers, barbacks, and management to ensure a smooth service.
• Responsible alcohol service and being able to recognize signs of intoxication and adhering to safe serving guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly stands.

Occasionally walks, and does POS computer work, and lifts up to 50 lbs.

Seldom/Never sits.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :

Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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