Bartender must have Sunday & Monday availability

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar in Sioux City, IA is seeking an energetic bartender to provide beverage service in a fast-paced environment. You will take orders, check IDs, mix drinks, and ensure guests have an exceptional experience while maintaining cash handling duties.

The role requires knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, strong communication, and the ability to multitask. Weekend availability is a plus in our busy operations.

Qualifications

• Alcohol service knowledge and responsible beverage service.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform fast-paced service with accuracy.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits; familiarity with standard drinks.
• Proven cash handling and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized while maintaining quality service.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age.
• Communicate with guests clearly and enthusiastically.
• Make guests feel appreciated through attentive service.
• Count and reconcile drinks served and payments.
• Work as a team to maintain a smooth bar operation.
• Mix cocktails and prepare drinks with accuracy.
• Serve wine, beer, and other beverages.
• Redirect intoxicated guests and arrange safe transportation when needed.
• Prep bar ingredients and stock garnishes; maintain bar stock.
• Clean and sanitize glassware, bar equipment and work areas.
• Balance cash drawer at shift end and document transactions.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Alcohol Service Certification

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Cash handling

Wine/beer knowledge

Basic math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times.
• Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before guests have to ask for it.
• Work as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Collect payment for drinks served.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Prep bar ingredients made in house (e.g. simple syrups, sweet and sour); prep and stock all garnishes.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment/ restock glassware from the dishwasher.
• Remove recycling full of empty bottles.
• Clean bars, work areas and tables.
• Balance cash drawer when shift is completed
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Alcohol Service Certification a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills; handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture:

Our bartenders carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.