Future Opening: Experienced Bartender

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; United States; On-site; USD 12,967 - 18,469; Part time

Job summary

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is looking for enthusiastic individuals to take on bar service duties. Responsibilities include mixing and serving drinks, checking IDs, and maintaining a clean work area. The position offers variable hours with an hourly wage of $11.41.

Ideal candidates should have basic mathematical and computer skills, with knowledge of drink recipes being a plus. This role requires teamwork and dedication to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle money and give correct change.
• Familiarity with standard drink recipes.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
• Check ID to verify age for alcohol purchase.
• Mix and serve drinks following standard recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and work areas.
• Balance cash drawer at the end of shifts.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic reading skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits

Organizational skills

Multi-task oriented

Job description

We are looking for positive, energetic personalities.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times.
• Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before guests have to ask for it.
• Work as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Prep bar ingredients made in house (e.g., simple syrups, sweet and sour); prep and stock all garnishes.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment; restock glassware from the dishwasher.
• Remove recycling full of empty bottles.
• Clean bars, work areas and tables.
• Balance cash drawer when shift is completed.
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic mathematical skills; handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi‑task oriented.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. The business operates seven (7) days a week; hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Compensation: $11.41 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.