Mt. Vernon Bartender Staff

Pizza Cottage; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A local pizzeria in Vernon, Texas is seeking an enthusiastic Bartender. Join a fun, high-energy environment where you'll be responsible for creating delightful guest experiences, preparing beverages, and maintaining bar operations. Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic and prior bartending experience in a busy restaurant setting. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

• Must have reliable and dependable work ethic.
• Prior experience in a high volume, full-service restaurant desired.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional guest experience.
• Prepare and serve beverages as per recipes.
• Maintain a clean and stocked bar area.

Skills

Reliability

Prior bartending experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Bartenders

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where we serve the best pizza, using the finest ingredients available, we invite you to bring your skills to Pizza Cottage!

At Pizza Cottage, we are team-centered and customer-focused, and we take pride in being THE destination for great pizza, cold drinks, and smiling faces! We encourage you to apply to join our winning team and be a part of great food, family, and friends!

We are currently seeking talented Bartenders to join our team!

As a Pizza Cottage Bartender, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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, all backgrounds are welcome here. Apply today to join our winning team!

LT Pizza Co LLC dba Pizza Cottage, is 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.