Guest-Focused Bartender | Craft Cocktails & Service

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Bartender to mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and to provide food service in a courteous, timely manner.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of spirits, wine, and cocktails, with excellent customer service and a confident, outgoing demeanor. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to exceed guests’ expectations.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine and mixed cocktails.
• Confident, outgoing demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests by interacting verbally to all guests in a friendly manner
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws
• Mix and serve drinks following set Applebee’s recipes
• Greet guests in a timely manner, take orders and answer guest questions
• Collect payment from guests in a timely manner using the QR code or POS
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and TEAM by completing opening and closing side work
• Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety
• Use bar tools to avoid bar waste and help maintain bar costs
• Restock product at the beginning and end of every shift including cutting and/or slicing of product for the garnish bin

Skills

Customer service

Knowledge of cocktails

Professional demeanor

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Bartender to mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and to provide food service in a courteous, timely manner.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of spirits, wine, and cocktails, with excellent customer service and a confident, outgoing demeanor. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is preferred.