Seasonal Event Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : This position prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons requesting either in the restaurant or during a banquet or special event.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically greets patrons to create an exciting, fun environment.
• Presents drink or food menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
• Takes beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Serves snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
• Collects money for drinks or food served.
• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Balances cash receipts.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
• Mixes ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, prepares cocktails and other drinks.
• Prepares appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
• Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Cleans glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Serves mixed drinks, wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Continually cleans bars, work areas, and tables.
• Provides ideas for and feedback on bar menus to management team.
• Orders or requisitions liquors and supplies.
• Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Performs additional duties, although not detailed, as requested by a manager at any time.

J o b Skills & Knowledge

• Possess strong customer service and professional etiquette skills.
• Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask, be a self-starter, and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Language Abilities

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in o