Energetic Bartender at Sports & Social Lounge

Fenton; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in Cary, NC is seeking a personable Bartender to join Sports & Social Cary’s busy bar. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and provide energetic, friendly service to guests.

The role requires 1–2 years in a high-volume setting, knowledge of brands and garnishes, and the ability to upsell food and drinks while maintaining professionalism.

This on-site position offers evenings and weekends in a vibrant sports lounge with a strong team and promotions.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years bartending in high-volume venues.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, and garnishes.
• Fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler/card per local rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix cocktails and drinks per recipes; serve wine and beer.
• Take beverage orders from guests or staff.
• Communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Ensure proper steps of service and perform side work as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable about products to upsell food and beverages.
• Check guests’ IDs to verify age requirements.
• Record orders and payments; account for receipts and tips.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Fluent English

Education

Formal bartending training (preferred)

Tools

Bar tools knowledge

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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