Bartender - Sports & Social Cary

Live; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports & Social Cary is a vibrant bar and lounge in downtown Cary seeking a bartender who can energize guests and deliver outstanding service. You will mix cocktails, pour wine and beer, and take orders with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of bartending experience at high-volume venues, strong knowledge of drinks, fluency in English, and relevant certs. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience bartending at high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne and garnishes.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by state/local government.
• Reading and writing abilities used when taking orders and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer (bottled or draft).
• Take beverage orders from staff or guests.
• Ensure proper steps of service and provide courteous customer service.
• Record orders and payments; document tips per company policy.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Customer service

English fluency

Alcohol awareness cert / food handler

Communication skills

Education

Formal bartending training

Job description

Sports & Social Cary
301 Fenton Gateway Drive
Suite 110
Cary, NC 27511, USA

Description

Sports & Social Cary is a one-of-a-kind sports bar and social lounge located in downtown Cary. The location will have plenty of TV screens for fans to watch games, outfitted with state-of-the-art AV technology, the space will boast an impressive LED display showing multiple games and sporting events at once. Sports & Social will offer guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails, live music and special events several days a week, as well as a wide variety of interactive social games for everyone to enjoy.

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 h e 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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