Rick Erwins West End Grille - Bartender

Rick Erwin Dining Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant dining group as a bartender, where you'll provide exceptional service and craft high-quality beverages for guests. This role emphasizes creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience. You'll be responsible for preparing drinks, handling cash, and maintaining bar cleanliness while engaging with patrons. If you have a passion for hospitality and a knack for mixology, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills can shine. Embrace the chance to work in a team-oriented setting, where every shift is filled with excitement and the chance to connect with people from all walks of life.

Qualifications

• 2 years of bartending experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage orders directly.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar.

Skills

Customer Service

Bartending Skills

Cash Handling

Knowledge of Beverages

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

Rick Erwins Dining Group | Greenville, SC 29617

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:

1. Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests.
2. Learn the names of and personally recognize our regular guests.
3. Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, consistent with the company's standards and recipes.
4. Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Ability to identify false identification.
5. Responsible for assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures.
6. Collect payment for all goods served and balance all receipts.
7. Ensure that all product has been entered into the point of sale system. Any special checks to be closed by a manager.
8. Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the General Manager and/or management team of the restaurant.
9. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all food and beverage menus, promotions, and special events taking place within the company.
10. Handle barware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
11. Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas. Washing glasses and utensils throughout the shift.
12. Deal appropriately and professionally with customers who have consumed too much alcohol. Being willing to refuse service or call a taxi.
13. Assist with restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

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

1. Ability to communicate and understand the English language.
2. Be willing to serve and entertain guests according to the perceived atmosphere and expectations of guests.
3. Have a working knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor and common drink recipes.
4. Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
5. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
6. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
7. Ability to work late nights, holidays, and weekends as required.
8. Punctuality and regular, reliable attendance including reliable transportation.
9. Honesty and integrity; hard working.
10. Possess good hygiene; coordinated and efficient; multi-task efficiently; organized, accurate, and reliable.
11. Works in a team environment; works with the public in a calm, courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
12. Willingness to complete requirements for ServSafe certification.