Bartender - Talking Sticks Resorts Amphitheatre

Concessions Bartender

The role of concessions bartenders is to ensure positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.

Responsibilities include utilizing high quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, fresh herbs and spices to create sensational drinks for guests; greeting guests, taking beverage orders from the restaurant servers or directly from guests; mixing drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards; maintaining bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages; providing information on wine characteristics, evaluating guests needs, making appropriate suggestions and serving wine using proper wine service techniques; working with culinary team to create mixers and garnishes for beverages; checking identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol; handling an assigned bank and following all cash handling procedures; collecting payment for drinks served and balancing all receipts; ensuring that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, preparing inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies; serving food items to guests seated at the bar; demonstrating a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions; maintaining a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc. as needed; keeping work area clean and organized; organizing catering storage areas; attending mandatory meetings; performing general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; and completing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications include the ability to work long hours and flexible shifts including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays; experience as a bartender for at least two years; extensive knowledge of drink recipes; know how to create and execute one of a kind drinks; must be able to create and serve drinks in a timely manner; extensive knowledge of wines; must maintain personal hygiene and a well groomed appearance standards; ability to work independently or in a team during set up and execution of service; willingness and drive to exceed the guest expectations; ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor; must have excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette; must be personable, friendly and welcoming; ability to read, speak and write English language in order to communicate with guests; ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items; ability to transport up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis; and must have a working email to communicate with your managers.