Bartender | Foothills Grille | PT

Clear Destination Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Bartender to deliver efficient, friendly service and maintain a clean, top-quality bar. You will greet guests, take orders, mix drinks to standard recipes, and ensure consistent presentation.

Requirements include at least 1 year bartending experience, knowledge of wine, spirits and beer, ability to input orders in MICROS, and a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year bartending experience.
• Developed knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer with experience presenting wines.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English with guests and staff.
• Ability to input information into MICROS accurately.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with a calm, welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies, procedures and recipes at all times.
• Set up and maintain a clean, efficient bar throughout the shift.
• Greet guests and provide superior customer service.
• Take orders, answer questions, and suggest menu items.
• Mix drinks for servers according to standard recipes.
• Maintain familiarity with the wine list and garnishes.
• Record transactions in MICROS and adhere to cash handling standards.
• Present accurate checks and process payments.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

English communication

Cash handling

Tools

MICROS

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Bartender will be responsible for providing efficient friendly customer service at all times and to maintain a clean,

professional top-quality bar.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• To follow, enforce, comply, and adhere to all Omni rules, policies, procedures, standards and recipes at all times.
• To properly set-up and maintain a clean efficient bar throughout the shift.
• Greet guests when entering the restaurant with a pleasant smile and superior customer service.
• Take orders and answer questions/offer suggestions on both food and beverage menu selections, and daily specials.
• Mix drinks for servers according to standard recipes.
• Familiarity with the wine list and the stemware and appropriate garnishes used.
• Follow procedures as outlined in employee manual and bartender’s manual. Jigger pour, making drinks for servers only when rung in on Micros.
• Ensure the consistency in the presentation and recipes of all cocktails.
• Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.
• Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order, and adhere to cash handling standards.
• Be familiar with all property amenities and other restaurants.
• Present accurate check to guest and process payment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day.
• Polish and clean the water glasses in his/her assigned station before opening hours.
• Station set-up and breakdown/side-work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-year bartending experience.
• Developed knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer with experience selling and presenting wines.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into MICROS.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up on guest requests and needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, service recovery and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS:

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Position requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, twisting, and consistent use of hands and arms.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift in indoor/outdoor environments.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Micros terminal, printer, food and beverage items, bar tools.