Bartender - PBR Texas

ENT1009ECIL; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Live! hosts the flagship PBR bar in Arlington, offering a high-energy, cowboy-cool nightlife experience.

We are seeking a bartender with a friendly, energetic personality to deliver fast, accurate service and guide guests through cocktails, beer, and wine while maintaining professionalism. You should know liquor brands, have at least 1–2 years of high-volume bar experience, speak fluent English, and hold any required certifications.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending experience at high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training or certification preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Fluent English; other languages helpful.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing and professional service.
• Mix and prepare cocktails and other drinks following recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and other beverages.
• Take beverage orders from guests and staff.
• Check IDs to ensure legal age requirements are met.
• Record and account for all items ordered and payments.
• Promote current promotions to guests.

Skills

Bartending experience

Liquor knowledge

Bartending training

English fluency

Certification (Alcohol service)

Education

Bartending training/certification

Job description

Born from the toughest sport on dirt, the flagship PBR bar at Texas Live! is the largest PBR venue in the country. The venue is a powerhouse concept that brings an authentic country experience to Arlington, marrying an electric combination of “cowboy cool” and big-time, Texas-sized entertainment. Featuring two mechanical bulls, the country’s flagship PBR exceeds 1,500-capacity and includes a 7,000 square foot balcony overlooking Arlington Backyard. Throw in cold beer, hard drinks, and a little bull ridin' and it's every cowboy and cowgirl's nighttime oasis.

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 meet state legal age requirements.
• 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.

The 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.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.