Bartender: Part-Time Openings

The Culinary Institute of America; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California seeks a Bartender to provide quality service, operate as bartender and cashier, and maintain inventory and equipment in the restaurant.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and three months of bartending experience or a related certification, plus TIPS certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Flexible hours required for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) months of bartending experience or a combination of the completion of a bartending certification and experience.
• TIPS responsible alcohol service certification or equivalent or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Functions as bartender and cashier in restaurant.
• Assists guests by anticipating their needs while they are in the restaurant and introducing them to all of the food and beverage programs that the restaurant has to offer.
• Completes opening and closing side work as assigned with the goal of contributing to an organized, well-prepared work environment.
• Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
• Uses standardized CIA recipes for all items served from the bar.
• Conducts physical inventory of storage areas. Orders bar supplies as needed, rotates stock.
• Reports vintage changes to Restaurant Manager/Food & Beverage Manager to aid in maintenance of wine lists.
• Reports equipment problems.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Cocktails

Seasonal cocktails

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Hospitality

Energy / motivation

Organized / detail oriented

Punctual

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MICROS POS System

Job description

Description

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Job Details

Description

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Position Summary

The Bartender is accountable for providing quality service to all customers while ensuring all practices, equipment and inventory are properly maintained.

Essential Responsibilities

• Functions as bartender and cashier in restaurant.
• Assists guests by anticipating their needs while they are in the restaurant and introducing them to all of the food and beverage programs that the restaurant has to offer.
• Completes opening and closing side work as assigned with the goal of contributing to an organized, well-prepared work environment.
• Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
• Uses standardized CIA recipes for all items served from the bar.
• Conducts physical inventory of storage areas. Orders bar supplies as needed, rotates stock.
• Reports vintage changes to Restaurant Manager/Food & Beverage Manager to aid in maintenance of wine lists.
• Reports equipment problems.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Three (3) months of bartending experience or a combination of the completion of a bartending certification and experience.

Licenses / Certifications

• TIPS responsible alcohol service certification or equivalent or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• MICROS POS System experience.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of wine, cocktails.
• Ability to research and create seasonal cocktail menus.
• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Punctual and dependable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work flexible hours and shifts, including nights and weekends as required by business needs.
• Able to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.
• Able to bend, stoop or reach as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.