Job Details
Job Title: Bartender
Location: Wentzville Tower 12 with Grand Screen - Wentzville, MO 63385
Job Type: Position Type: Bartender
Shift: Any
Category: Restaurant - Food Service
Job Overview
As a professional bartender, you will play a key role in creating memorable guest experiences. You will be responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean and safe bar environment. Your ability to engage with guests, take orders accurately, and craft high‑quality drinks will be essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages according to standardized recipes and guest preferences.
- Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, taking beverage orders and providing recommendations.
- Check identification to ensure guests meet the legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Adhere to all food safety and quality regulations.
- Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions accurately, ensuring correct charges and providing accurate change.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including removing trash, cleaning tables, washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the entire bar area, including counters, floors, liquor wells, liquor bottles, all equipment, and ice wells.
- Complete any other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages accurately and efficiently.
- Take customer orders and provide excellent guest service in a fast‑paced environment.
- Operate point‑of‑sale systems, handle cash, and process credit card transactions.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including counters, shelves, and storage.
- Stock and replenish bar supplies, garnishes, and ingredients as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or discrepancies to management.
- Follow safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service procedures.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding guest needs or operational issues.
- Work independently or collaboratively to ensure smooth bar operations.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Neat appearance and engaging, friendly personality.
- Efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proven experience or knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks is a plus.
- Must have the availability to open and/or close regularly.
- Must complete an online training course for the responsible serving of alcohol.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift, with limited opportunities to sit.
- Frequent use of hands and arms to handle glassware, bar tools, kegs, taps, garnishes, and other supplies.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach as needed to access storage areas and equipment.
- Ability to move, lift, stock, and transport boxes, kegs, or supplies weighing up to 35 pounds safely.
- Physical stamina to remain in constant motion in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining focus and accuracy.
- Ability to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting, and temperatures, including crowded or confined spaces.
- Clear verbal communication skills to interact with guests and team members effectively.