Summary of Position
Provide welcoming, timely, and accurate service while preparing the highest quality beverages for guests. Interact with guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining with us. Bartenders are expected to be attentive to guests' needs and make them feel welcomed, comfortable, important, and relaxed.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests.
- Learn the names of and personally recognize regular guests.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company standards and recipes.
- Check identification to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase; 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 are closed by a manager.
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the General Manager or management team.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all food and beverage menus, promotions, and special events.
- Handle barware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
- Maintain cleanliness in all bar areas: counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage; wash glasses and utensils throughout the shift.
- Deal appropriately and professionally with customers who have consumed too much alcohol; be willing to refuse service or call a taxi.
- Assist with restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
2 years minimum previous bartending experience preferred.
Certificates & Licenses
ServeSafe training preferred, but not required at the time of initial hiring.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate and understand English.
- Willing to serve and entertain guests according to the perceived atmosphere and expectations.
- Knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and common drink recipes.
- Basic math skills and ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and 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; hardworking.
- Good hygiene; coordinated and efficient; multitask efficiently; organized, accurate, and reliable.
- Works well in a team environment; interacts with the public in a calm, courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
- Willingness to complete requirements for ServSafe certification.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food & Beverages