Bartender - Fine Dining Italian

Bartender - Fine Dining Italian

Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender's primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.

Activities & Responsibilities

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of the company.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's standard drink recipes.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them into the register system.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Reset tables in bar area.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve food items to guests seated at the bar.
• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
• Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Recognize and learn the names of regular guests
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Compensation: $2,000.00 to $4,000.00 /month

Experience:

• Bartending: 2 years (Preferred)
• Server: 2 years (Preferred)

License:

• Food Handler (Required)
• TABC (Required)

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Supplemental pay:

• Tips