Bartender-Fairfield

Barcelona Wine Bar; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant and bar in Fairfield seeks a friendly and outgoing Bartender. This role involves mixing drinks, engaging with guests, and ensuring a clean and stocked bar area. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of beverages, and the ability to provide outstanding service. Prior restaurant experience preferred but not required. Join us to create a spectacular guest experience!

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to enhance guest experience.
• Ability to mix drinks according to menu and guest preferences.
• Must comply with food and beverage regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages.
• Interact with customers and take orders.
• Assess guests’ needs and make recommendations.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory.
• Keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
• Check guests’ identification.
• Monitor alcohol consumption for guest safety.
• Communicate effectively with guests in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively to maintain cleanliness.
• Stay guest-focused and nurture the experience.
• Comply with all regulations.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic reading skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of beer and wine

Strong communication skills

Understanding of beverage specifications

Comprehension of workplace safety

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