Fine Dining Bartender - Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar

Reikart House Buffalo/Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reikart House Buffalo/Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar is seeking a Bartender in Buffalo, NY. The role involves set-up, mixing drinks, service and cleanup of the bar area while ensuring guest satisfaction and compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates must be 21 years old, with one year of bartending experience preferred, and ability to communicate effectively and operate a cash register. The position requires someone who can handle various equipment and materials, including a blender and cash handling systems.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• One year bartending experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner.
• Monitor compliance with state liquor laws and maintain established pars.

Skills

Ability to read, speak and communicate clearly both written and verbal

Ability to accurately count cash/give change

Ability to operate cash register

Ability to lift up to 36 lbs

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Blender for drinks

Computer for cash handling

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for set‑up, mixing of drinks, service and cleanup of bar area while delivering quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Ring guest checks; collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws.
• Ensure established pars are maintained.
• Perform all side work duties according to side work schedules.
• No travel required.
• Hours – scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Skills

• Ability to read, speak and communicate clearly both written and verbal.
• Ability to accurately count cash/give change.
• Ability to operate cash register.
• Ability to lift up to 36 lbs.

Abilities

• Lifting and carrying cases of liquor, soda, ice and glasses.
• Bending and kneeling to get and stock supplies and glassware.
• Reach and pour bottles, reach for glasses.
• Continuous standing behind bar to serve guests.
• No climbing required.
• No driving required.
• Must have excellent hearing to hear guests and servers, drink orders and questions.
• Must have excellent vision to be able to handle cash, credit cards, ID's and to identify proper supplies and drink items.
• Must have good speech skills in order to communicate with guests and servers.
• Must have good comprehension and literacy in order to handle cash, credit cards, input into computer and identify proper supplies.
• Chemicals/agents used – Cleaning and sanitizing solutions for glassware and bar cleaning.

Education/Formal Training

No formal education required.

Experience

One year bartending experience preferred.

Material/Equipment Used

Blender for drinks, computer for cash handling, credit card approval and imprint machines.

Environment

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift; may have to go into cooler for garnishes and other items.