Bartender - Sports & Social Atlanta

Sports & Social; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular sports bar in Atlanta is seeking an energetic Bartender to join their team. The role involves mixing drinks, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring the proper steps of service are followed. Ideal candidates will have bartending experience in high-volume environments and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in bartending at high-volume establishments.
• Knowledge of drink preparation methods and garnishments.
• Fluency in English, other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve beverages based on drink recipes.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with age requirements for alcohol consumption.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Mixing Cocktails

Knowledge of Liquor Brands

Mathematical Skills

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Food Handler Card

Formal Bartending Training

Job description

Sports & Social is a one-of-a-kind sports bar, gaming parlor, and social lounge in Atlanta. This two-level space features a 30-foot diagonal high-definition LED TV showcasing the top sports watching events year round equipped with skeeball, table tennis, shuffle puck, air hockey and a golf simulator. Sports & Social serves an eclectic menu perfect for sharing, cold beer, and a well-appointed cocktail menu. Combining the traditional elements of a sports tavern with classic interactive games, Sports & Social is the perfect destination for groups, professionals and all those whose competitive spirit thrives.

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 he 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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