High-Energy Bartender for Sports Bar — Fast-Paced & Fun

Lancaster Wings, Inc.; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun and high-energy environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading sports-themed restaurant franchise in Athens, Ohio, is looking for enthusiastic Bartenders to join their team. You will be responsible for creating a memorable guest experience, preparing beverages, and maintaining bar operations. The ideal candidate should possess prior bartending experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join us to be part of an exciting team that celebrates sports and great food!

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience, preferably in a high volume, full-service restaurant.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure.
• Strong understanding and delivery of excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Creating and delivering an over-the-top guest experience.
• Preparing and serving drinks according to recipes.
• Maintaining a stocked and clean bar area.

Skills

Reliability

Customer service

Bartending experience

Time management

Education

Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Card

Job description

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where the game is always on, we invite you to bring your skills to Buffalo Wild Wings, where we are proud to be the “Greatest of All Times!”

At Lancaster Wings, we are team-centered and fan-focused and we take pride in being the destination for great wings, cold beer, and all sports! We encourage you to apply to join our winning team and be part of bringing the love of sports together with great food, family, and friends!

We are currently seeking talented Bartenders to join our team!

As a Buffalo Wild Wings Bartender, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creating and delivering an over-the-top guest experience that keeps our guests coming back
• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to recipes and specifications
• Daily bar setup and/or tear down, bar maintenance, and general bar operations
• Prepping drink garnishments, cutting fruit, etc.
• Providing full service to guests seated at the bar and tables within the bar as directed by management
• Taking food and beverage orders as instructed by guests and assuring order accuracy and timely delivery
• Serving as a menu knowledge expert in order to provide suggestions to guests based on preferences or requests
• Upselling menu items to generate higher sales
• Processing accurate and timely payments with integrity
• Executing Responsible Alcohol Service in accordance with local and company regulations
• Ensuring that food and drink safety standards are followed in accordance with local regulations
• Successfully resolving conflicts or guest complaints as permitted by management
• Maintaining a stocked and clean bar area/workspace
• Completing deep cleaning tasks as assigned
• Generating positive working relationships with all team members, including the Front of House and Heart of House
• Additional duties as assigned by management
  
  
  

Knowledge and skills you bring to the team:

• Reliability, dependability, and good work ethic
• Prior bartending experience, preferably in a high volume, full-service restaurant
• Basic food service, including proper and safe usage of appropriate restaurant equipment
• Knowledge of proper sanitation, food safety and security procedures
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure
• Proficient understanding of food allergens
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler Card
• Personable and friendly personality and ability to communicate with guests
• Strong understanding and delivery of excellent customer service and guest satisfaction
• Knowledge of basic math functions and calculations involving currency
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and with others
• Strong time management, organization, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback from both peers and management
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work at a fast pace and with high intensity while standing for an extended period of time
  
  
  

Not sure if your experience aligns? We encourage you to apply. Sports-lover or not, all backgrounds are welcome here. Apply today to join our winning team!

Lancaster Wings, Inc. is an independent franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings, an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer. We are committed to providing all team members with a safe, drug-free environment void of discrimination or harassment where our team members can learn, grow and develop more than they can on their own.