Bartender

Description As a Bartender at FARMSHOP Marin Country Mart, you will be responsible for crafting and serving a diverse range of beverages, including cocktails, wines, and beers, while providing exceptional hospitality to our guests. You will work closely with the Bar Manager and other team members to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for our guests. Requirements Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including cocktails, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks, according to FARMSHOP's standards and recipes. Welcome and engage guests at the bar, providing recommendations and information about our beverage offerings. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including stocking supplies, cleaning glassware, and disposing of waste. Collaborate with the kitchen and serving staff to coordinate food and beverage orders and ensure timely service. Uphold FARMSHOP's standards of hospitality and professionalism, providing friendly and attentive service to all guests. Assist in maintaining inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed. Participate in training sessions and staff meetings as required. Monitor guest alcohol consumption and ensure responsible service, adhering to legal and company policies. Maintain customer privacy, behave with open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity. Implement quality assurance standards and provide accurate feedback. Patience and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor. Performs other related duties as assigned. Enforce health and safety precautions. Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses. Required Skills/Abilities Mixology and extensive beverage knowledge, with the ability to craft creative and well-balanced drinks. Knowledge of current beverage trends. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with strong sales skills. Inventory management and organizational skills. A team player with a positive attitude. Quick and flexible learner. Communication and collaboration skills. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes. Driven and self-motivated. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to multitask and handle pressure in a high-paced, at times stressful, environment. Ability to frequently lift, move and/or push up to 35 pounds without assistance. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors as needed. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent is required. Extensive knowledge of cocktails, wines, beers, and other beverages, with the ability to craft creative and well-balanced drinks. Food handler certification is required. Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification is required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer). The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 35 pounds without assistance. Qualifications Previous experience as a bartender in a high-volume fine dining restaurant or bar preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights. Work Environment This position is based in a restaurant setting and requires the employee to work both indoors (bar and dining room) and outdoors (patio or outdoor seating areas, as applicable), in varying temperatures and weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Authorization United States Citizen or Alien Authorized to work in the United States. EEO Statement Farmshop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Farmshop makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employees are expected to follow directions from all members of the management team even if the manager works in another department. The department manager reserves the right to modify the job description or job duties based on the needs of the department or newly added departmental services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farmshop Marin