Verrado Theatres and BackLot - Bartender

Harkins Theatres; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkins Theatres is seeking a bartender to elevate guest experiences by describing menu items, preparing drinks, and handling orders with accuracy and courtesy, while maintaining an organized bar and cash drawer.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking and delivering orders, upselling, monitoring for intoxication, and working in a fast-paced environment. Must have a food handler card and Responsible Service Training, be 19+, and available nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Must obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification, and complete Responsible Service Training, (AZ Title 4 Liquor – Basic).
• 1+ year bartending experience preferred.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English and perform basic math; operate a POS system.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and establish a personal connection.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and serve drinks per recipes and standards.
• Maintain accurate cash drawer and follow money handling guidelines.
• Upsell menu items and upsell recommendations.
• Monitor guests for signs of intoxication and report to management.
• Perform bar setup, garnishes, stocking, cleaning, and closing duties.

Skills

Communication

Upselling

Cash handling

POS system

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Food handler/card and/or Food safety certification

Responsible Service Training (AZ Title 4 Liquor – Basic)

Liquor knowledge training (AZ Title 4)

Tools

POS System

Job description

The bartender's primary responsibility is providing an elevated guest experience by accurately describing all menu items, including preparation methods and potential allergens, taking orders, delivering orders, mixing/preparing drinks, and collecting payment. The bartender is an integral part of the success of the Theatre/BackLot by contributing to sales, completing daily jobs, and providing overall guest satisfaction.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Greet guests and make them feel comfortable by establishing a personal connection.
• Communicate promptly, courteously, and effectively with all guests, management, and fellow team members.
• Be knowledgeable about the Theatre/BackLot brands and items sold with the ability to answer questions, make recommendations, and upsell.
• Check guest identification to verify age requirements.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders from guests, including item modifications, and serve wine, beer, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards put forth.
• Assist in the correction of any alcohol service concerns.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and follow all money handling requirements/guidelines.
• Monitor guests for signs of intoxication and report to management.
• Perform bar setup, garnish preparation, stocking, glass washing/sanitizing, cleanup and closing duties.
• Ensure bar and table areas are clean, safe, maintained and organized in accordance with company guidelines.

What We Are Looking For:

• Required to be at least 19 years of age.
• Required to obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification, and complete Responsible Service Training, (AZ Title 4 Liquor – Basic).
• 1+ year experience bartending preferred.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace and possess basic math skills, be fiscally responsible, and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment, with multiple flashing lights, while in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to exercise judgment and discretion in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.