Guest-Focused Bartender: Craft Beverages & Warm Service

Rick Erwin Dining Group; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Greer, SC is looking for a bartender to provide excellent service and prepare high-quality beverages for guests. You will greet customers, take orders, and ensure they have a memorable dining experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of bartending experience, a high school diploma, and a passion for providing great service. This full-time position includes responsibilities for maintaining cleanliness and inventory in a lively environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum previous bartending experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Willingness to complete requirements for ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage orders directly.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in all bar areas.

Skills

Ability to communicate and understand English

Knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and common drink recipes

Basic math skills and ability to handle money

Good hygiene

Works well in a team environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Summary Of Position

Provide welcoming, timely and accurate service while preparing the highest quality beverages to our guests. Interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining with us. At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to our guests' needs while making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

Summary Of Position

Provide welcoming, timely and accurate service while preparing the highest quality beverages to our guests. Interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining with us. At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to our guests' needs while making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests.

Learn the names of and personally recognize our regular guests.

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, consistent with the company's standards and recipes.

Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Ability to identify false identification.

Responsible for assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures.

Collect payment for all goods served and balance all receipts.

Ensure that all product has been entered into the point of sale system. Any special checks to be closed by a manager.

Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the General Manager and/or management team of the restaurant.

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all food and beverage menus, promotions, and special events taking place within the company.

Handle barware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.

Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas. Washing glasses and utensils throughout the shift.

Deal appropriately and professionally with customers who have consumed too much alcohol. Being willing to refuse service or call a taxi.

Assist with restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Job Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

2 year minimum previous bartending experience is preferred.

Certificates/Licenses

ServeSafe training is preferred, but not required at the time of initial hiring.

Requirements

Ability to communicate and understand the English language.

Be willing to serve and entertain guests according to the perceived atmosphere and expectations of guests.

Have a working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.

Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a cash register.

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Ability to work late nights, holidays, and weekends as required.

Punctuality and regular, reliable attendance including reliable transportation.

Honesty and integrity; hard working.

Possess good hygiene; coordinated and efficient; multi-task efficiently; organized, accurate, and reliable.

Works in a team environment; works with the public in a calm, courteous, friendly and professional manner.

Willingness to complete requirements for ServSafe certification.