Bartender - Pier Restaurant

Hotel Investment Services; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic bar staff for a seasonal role in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. This position involves preparing and serving a variety of beverages while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a clean bar area. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of drink preparation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations with calmness. Join a team that values fun and customer service, and enjoy perks like dining discounts and 401k matching. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a lively setting while making great connections.

Benefits

Dining and Lodging Discounts

Shift meal

401k with matching for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm with unruly patrons and learn point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks while maintaining a clean and organized bar.
• Ensure customers are of legal drinking age and handle payments.

Skills

Drink preparation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Calmness under pressure

Point-of-sale software learning

Education

3 years experience in a high-volume bar

Job description

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Notifies bar manager when liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies need to be reordered.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation or service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to learn point-of-sale software used by bar and restaurant.

Education and Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in a high-volume bar required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Job Type and Compensation:

• Job Type: Seasonal
• Wage Range: $8 to $12 per hour plus tips, based on experience.
• Dining and Lodging Discounts.
• Shift meal.
• 401k with matching for eligible employees.