Bartender - The Sports & Social Club

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular sports bar in Louisville is seeking an experienced Bartender to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of bartending experience in high volume environments, possess strong customer service skills, and a knowledge of drink recipes. Responsibilities include mixing drinks, serving customers, and providing excellent service in a fast-paced setting. This position offers a lively atmosphere where food and sports come together, perfect for those who thrive in energetic environments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in high volume bars or nightclubs is preferred.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beers, wines, and preparation methods.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and mix drinks according to recipes.
• Ensure all service steps are properly followed.
• Check identification to verify age and secure payments from guests.

Skills

Energetic and outgoing personality

Strong customer service skills

Mixology skills

Team communication

Education

Formal bartending training preferred

Job description

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

The Sports & Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing, in a comfortable tavern setting. Serving lunch, dinner and a dynamic nightlife, The Sports & Social Club also offers bowling, live entertainment, and The Eagle: a fully equipped private party room. The restaurant and bar is equipped with state of the art technology including the ultimate sports viewing room equipped with two 100 inch high definition projectors and digital surround sound, making the S&SC the perfect venue to watch sports and party with friends.

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.

The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.

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