Bartender - Campus

Donatos Pizza; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatos Pizza in Columbus, OH is seeking a Bartender to join our high-energy team. You will mix and serve beverages, suggest drinks based on customer tastes, and create a welcoming atmosphere with top‑notch service.

Responsibilities include following bar procedures, checking inventory, helping customers choose menu items, handling cash, and maintaining clean bars and dining areas while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mixology for cocktails
• Experience in hospitality or food & beverage
• Understanding of state alcohol laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform proper bar procedures, etiquette, and recipes
• Mix, garnish, and serve beverages and food to customers
• Check inventory and restock alcohol, mixers, and garnishes as needed
• Help customers choose menu items or guide them through drink options
• Maintain clean and organized bar and front of house areas
• Verify age of customers by checking IDs and ensure responsible service

Skills

Mixology

Hospitality experience

State alcohol laws

Education

Basic Math & Reading

Job description

Position Summary

Bartenders are high-energy team players who will mix and serve alcoholic beverages based on customer requests, making suggestions based on the customer’s tastes and preferences. Bartenders will create a positive atmosphere and provide excellent customer service. Bartenders have an extensive knowledge of drinks which they use to make recommendations and prepare drinks.

OUR MISSION: To Promote Goodwill through Product, Service, Principle and People.

OUR PROMISE: To Serve the Best Pizza and Make Your Day a Little Better

OUR VALUES: I LOVE FOOD

• Integrity
• Loving
• Fun
• Of service
• Open minded
• Disciplined

Job duties and responsibilities

• Perform proper bar procedure, etiquette, and recipes.
• Mix, garnish, and serve beverages and food to customers.
• Check inventory and restock alcohol, mixers, and garnishes as needed.
• Help customers choose menu items or guide them through drink options.
• Handle customer complaints, requests, and questions on food and beverage served in store.
• Verify age of customers by checking identification documents.
• Maintain familiar relationships with the customers to drive repeated business.
• Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to customers, balancing the cash register.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties to ensure the bar and front of house are clean and well maintained.
• Ensure tables are cleaned and clear of leftover food and drinks after customers have left.
• Interacts with and listens to customers attentively and enthusiastically.
• Displays caring and empathy for customers and follows correct steps when resolving complaints.
• Contributes to the team morale by displaying enthusiasm and commitment by word and action.
• Ensures customers receive their orders accurately and timely.
• Understand and follow the food safety & personal hygiene standards required by Donatos and the local Health Department.

Minimum requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position safely while meeting productivity standards
• Able to stand and/or walk entire shift
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Occasional bending and twisting
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Education

• Basic Math and Reading Skills necessary

Work Experience

• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails.
• Previous experience in a hospitality or food and beverage position.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws and regulations

Donatos is an Equal Opportunity/ aff We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

Donatos is just as dedicated to our Associates as we are to our guests. After all, delivering the best food and service starts with attracting (and keeping) the very best team members.
Whether you’re looking for your first job or want to advance your career, you’ll love being part of a work environment that’s not just rewarding and fun, but supportive too. We’re committed to hiring associates who we feel will be a great fit with the Donatos family – and then empowering them to become leaders who bring out the full potential of everyone around them.