Barman

Empact Group; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group in Limpopo seeks a skilled bartender to join our hospitality team. You will craft high-quality beverages, deliver friendly service, and help maintain a welcoming bar atmosphere.

The role requires experience, cocktail knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, multitasking abilities, cash-handling capability, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum proven bartending experience in hospitality.
• Knowledge of cocktail prep, bar operations, and beverage service standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage customers and build rapport.
• Strong multitasking ability to manage orders and interactions.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and customer preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Engage with customers to provide a welcoming experience and assist with drink selections.
• Process customer orders accurately and handle payments with attention to detail.
• Monitor inventory and assist with restocking of garnishes, beverages, and glassware.
• Address customer concerns professionally and strive for prompt resolutions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth bar operations.
• Stay informed about current drink trends and new products to enhance offerings.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail preparation

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bartending certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and personable bartender to join our team. In this customer-facing role, you will focus on creating high-quality beverages, providing excellent service, and maintaining a welcoming environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction and enhancing the overall experience at our venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Engage with customers to provide them with a welcoming experience and assist with their drink selections.
• Process customer orders efficiently and accurately, handling payments and transactions with attention to detail.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies, including garnishes, beverages, and glassware, and assist with restocking as needed.
• Handle customer concerns or complaints in a professional manner, striving for prompt resolutions.
• Collaborate with team members to create a positive work environment and ensure smooth bar operations.
• Stay informed about current drink trends and new products to provide suggestions to customers and enhance offerings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a bartender or in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of cocktail preparation, bar operations, and beverage service standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with customers and build rapport.
• Strong multitasking abilities to manage orders and customer interactions efficiently.
• Basic mathematical skills for handling cash and processing transactions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in bartending or completion of a related hospitality program.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and handling cash.
• Familiarity with current cocktail trends and beverage innovations.
• Additional language skills that enhance customer service capabilities.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information.