Craft Cocktail Bartender & Beverage Expert

Evergreen Dining LLC; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employee discounts/meals

Tips

Job summary

Evergreen Dining LLC in Washington state seeks an experienced Bartender to craft cocktails and non‑alcoholic drinks per the recipe book, take accurate orders, restock and monitor bar inventory, and manage tickets. You will prepare mixers and garnishes, maintain a clean bar area, and handle cash and POS transactions with accuracy.

The role emphasizes exceptional guest service, wine and beer knowledge, and the ability to describe items to guests while upholding responsible alcohol service and

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred or Evergreen Dining LLC restaurant serving experience
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be certified in responsible service of alcohol training approved by state regulatory agency

Responsibilities

• Delivers exceptional Guest service by being efficient, confident, personable, and an expert on all things beverage.
• Prepare cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages for Guests per Evergreen Dining LLC guidelines including utilizing proper glassware and garnish.
• Strong knowledge of common drink recipes and techniques.
• Upholds and enforces state and local liquor laws and possess the ability to refuse service when necessary.
• Ability to describe and recommend various types of wine and beer.
• Suggestively sells to each bar Guest and is the SME on alcohol for the restaurant.
• Encourages and challenges service Team Members to up sell beverages and increase beverage sales.
• Ability to educate and develop service Team Members in all things beverage.
• Successfully deploys new and promotional beverage items.
• Monitors bar inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure adequate pars are full.
• Preps mixers and garnishes, washes and cuts produce, handles cash, and inputs orders into the computer.
• Explains menu items and offers appropriate suggestions to Guests.
• Consistently achieves target production times.
• Shows knowledge and concern for understanding waste management and controlling bar costs.
• Must be able to read and organize tickets.
• Uses the POS (Point of Sale) system effectively and accurately.
• Must maintain safe, clean and sanitary work station, equipment, blenders, soft serve machine, coffee pots and perform proper glass washing.
• Able to transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate guest.
• Pre-bus and bus bar and tables. May assist with takeout orders.
• Must be able to communicate and interact with guests, handle crowds and put guests at ease.
• Performs a variety of tasks. Must maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for extended period of time, and have ability to accurately handle money, make change and process credit card transactions.
• Able to adhere to schedule and be on time for shifts, training and required meetings.
• Operate and participate effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Beverage knowledge

Cash handling

POS system

Upselling

Team training

Wine & beer knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Evergreen Dining LLC in Washington state seeks an experienced Bartender to craft cocktails and non‑alcoholic drinks per the recipe book, take accurate orders, restock and monitor bar inventory, and manage tickets. You will prepare mixers and garnishes, maintain a clean bar area, and handle cash and POS transactions with accuracy.

The role emphasizes exceptional guest service, wine and beer knowledge, and the ability to describe items to guests while upholding responsible alcohol service and