Craft Cocktails & Elevate Guest Experience Bartender

Gas Monkey - Live; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's is hiring a Bartender to deliver fast, friendly service while maintaining drink quality and adherence to recipes set by the Food and Beverage team.

You will greet guests, verify 21+ status, know the bar menu inside out, take orders, and ensure timely delivery in a lively venue. Strong customer service and math skills are essential in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a full-service bar.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and professionally.
• Verify patrons are 21+ before serving alcohol.
• Master bar and menu items; make recommendations.
• Take food and beverage orders at the bar and lounge.
• Deliver orders within established time frames.
• Use suggestive selling to boost sales.
• Ensure alcohol is consumed in designated areas only.
• Set up and maintain bar stock levels.
• Assist in placing orders for liquor and bar supplies.
• Conduct inventory of liquor and bar supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Math accuracy

Mixology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time and in accordance with recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and lounge area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assist in placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills