Red Oak, TX - Bartender - Sterling's (29869)

Bartender Position in Red Oak, TX

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.

Hours: This job requires you to work during the evening, weekends, and occasionally on holidays.

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 guest meet 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, and 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.

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.