Bartender -Tavern on Fourth

Sports and Social; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sports & Social Club Louisville is hiring a Bartender for Tavern on Fourth. Bring 1–2 years of high-volume bar experience, knowledge of spirits, beer and wine, and a guest‑focused service style.

You will mix cocktails to spec, serve drinks and food pairings, check IDs, handle cash and tips, and contribute to a lively, safe, efficient bar on busy nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience bartending at high volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, prep methods, garnishes.
• Fluent English; other languages okay.
• Strong communication with guests, cooks and staff.
• Must have alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by local/state authority.
• Reading/writing abilities used for orders and paperwork.
• Basic math for handling payments and tips.
• May require nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing service while remaining professional.
• Mix cocktails and other drinks according to recipes; serve wine and beer.
• Take beverage orders and process payments; record sales and tips.
• Check guest IDs to ensure minimum age for alcohol.
• Promote current specials and menu items.
• Maintain knowledge of products to enhance guest experience.
• Ensure proper side work and cleanliness at shift end.

Skills

Bartending experience

Liquor knowledge

Fluent English

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Night/weekend shifts

Education

Bartending certification / health permit

Job description

The Sports & Social Club Louisville
427 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Description

Tavern on Fourth is the perfect destination for anyone looking to have fun. This venue combines traditional elements of a sports tavern with classic interactive games and high-quality food and beverage offerings. Tavern will wow guests with its gaming selections and will amaze those whose competitive spirit thrives. Equipped with corn-hole courts, foosball tables, darts, ping pong, shuffle puck, classic arcade games and a billiard lounge, there is something for everyone. We offer much more than just games by providing an eclectic menu with plates for sharing, beer and a well-appointed cocktail menu. Tavern is the perfect place for private events with second level balconies overlooking 4th Street, 20+ TV’s and a private room that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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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