Rigsby’s Fireside Taproom and Social – Bartender
The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages while delivering exceptional hospitality to guests. This role creates a welcoming and upbeat atmosphere, ensures efficient service, and maintains cleanliness and organization behind the bar. Bartenders play a key role in creating the overall guest experience at Rigby’s Fireside Taproom & Social.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages according to Rigby’s recipes and standards.
- Deliver outstanding guest service in a fast‑paced taproom environment.
- Serve food and beverages promptly and professionally to bar guests.
- Build rapport with guests and create a friendly, social atmosphere.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards behind the bar.
- Accurately process guest payments and maintain cash handling procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Mix ingredients such as liquor, beer, wine, soda, syrups, juices, and garnishes to create beverages.
- Engage with guests in a personable, energetic, and professional manner.
- Take food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system accurately.
- Relay food orders to the kitchen and coordinate timing of service.
- Prepare garnishes including sliced fruit and vegetables.
- Present guest checks, collect payments, and process credit card transactions.
- Complete opening, running, and closing side‑work duties.
- Monitor guest alcohol consumption and ensure responsible alcohol service.
- Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized bar area at all times.
- Follow all local and state alcohol service regulations.
- Assist teammates and contribute to overall restaurant operations as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous bartending or restaurant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails, and bar service standards preferred.
- Strong communication and guest service skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
- Basic math and cash‑handling skills.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must meet legal age requirements for alcohol service in South Carolina.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
- Ability to climb a set of stairs with food and drinks.
- Frequent reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying.
- Ability to lift and transport items up to 25 pounds regularly.
- Frequent use of hands for mixing drinks, cleaning, and stocking.
- Ability to work in a busy, high‑energy restaurant and bar environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rigby’s Fireside Taproom & Social is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all team members.