Bartender-Cambridge

Barcelona Wine Bar; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar is looking for a friendly and outgoing Bartender in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will provide a spectacular experience by mixing innovative drinks and engaging with guests. Responsibilities include preparing beverages, serving food, and maintaining a clean and organized bar.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This role requires a passion for hospitality and an understanding of beer, wine, and cocktail recipes.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with guests effectively.
• Ability to mix and create drinks based on guest preferences.
• Knowledge of local alcohol regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages.
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks.
• Monitor and control alcohol consumption from guests.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic reading skills

Basic computer skills - POS handling

Solid knowledge of beer, wine, and cocktail recipes

Strong communication skills

Understanding of Barcelona's food and beverage specifications

Comprehension of workplace safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Bartender must be friendly and outgoing and possess excellent communication skills in order to provide a spectacular experience for the bar guest. The individual personality of the Bartender should shine through in order to thrill restaurant guests. He/she must be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create innovative drinks in accordance with both the menu and needs/expectations of guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks
• Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
• Check guests’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Monitor and control alcohol consumption from our guests to ensure guest safety
• Communicate and attend to our guests in a timely manner
• Work with others in order to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to company standards
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills - handle money and give proper change
• Basic reading skills
• Basic computer skills - POS handling
• Solid knowledge of beer, wine, and familiarization with cocktail recipes
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of Barcelona's food and beverage specifications
• Comprehension of workplace safety procedures

Working Conditions

• Be able to walk and stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift
• Be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, and carry
• Be able to remain stationary for parts of a scheduled shift
• Must be of legal age to serve liquor per state law

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required
• Pass TIPs/ABC Alcohol test with a score of 70% or better