Expert Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Fast-Paced Service

Baku Restaurant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular bar and grill in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Bartender to provide superior guest service and maintain a high quality of drink preparation. Candidates must have knowledge of mixology, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of experience operating a bar. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, suggestively selling items, and ensuring compliance with alcohol service regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology and classic cocktail preparation.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar.

Skills

Drink mixology

Customer service

Cash handling

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