Bartender - Live! Arena

Xfinity Live!; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Arena Arlington is seeking a bartender to join our high-volume venue team. You will mix cocktails, pour beer and wine, and deliver friendly, professional service during events and everyday operations.

Requirements include 1–2 years of bartending experience in busy bars or clubs, fluent English, knowledge of liquors, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Certification or food service permit is preferred. Apply now at Live! Arena.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending experience in high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Strong communication with guests, cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit as required by local law.
• Reading and writing abilities for taking orders and paperwork.
• Basic math skills are required.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, and professional service.
• Mix cocktails and prepare drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from guests or staff.
• Communicate effectively with guests and teammates.
• Record orders and payments accurately and report tips per policy.
• Be knowledgeable about products to enhance guest experience.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age.
• Present and promote current promotions to guests.
• Complete side work as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

High volume service

Fluent English

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bartending training (preferred)

Job description

Live! Arena Arlington
1650 E Randol Mill Rd
Arlington, TX 76011, USA

Description

The “living room” of Texas Live! – Live! Arena is a multi-level, central gathering place comprised of over 35,000 square feet of best-in-class dining, sports and entertainment options. With world-class audio and video and a 100-ft LED HD television, Live! Arena provides in-game promotions that will rival any live sports experience in the world. This is your place to be a part of the energy and excitement year-round to celebrate the Rangers and all Texas sports. The venue includes a crowd-pleasing menu and an exclusive mezzanine lounge for the ultimate sports viewing experience. At Live! Arena - nothing is short of memorable.

Bartender Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

T h e Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.

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