Bartender

Job Title

Restaurant Manager

Job Summary

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 and Responsibilities

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Vic's River Grill: Great food, great service, and great production by associates imbued with pride and enthusiasm.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's standard drink recipes.
• Accept guest payments, process credit card charges, and make changes if and when necessary.
• Check the identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol.
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them in 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 the 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 the bar area.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar.
• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
• Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them with the assistance of management.
• 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 in 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 offer 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.
• Planned, organized, and controlled the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
• Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
• Plan bar menus.
• Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
• Create drink recipes.
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.

Tools and Technology

• Credit card processing machines.
• Cash registers.
• Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers).
• Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures).
• Blenders and graters.
• Cutlery.
• Dishwashers.
• Juicers.
• Mixers.
• Strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers).
• Point-of-sale receipt printers.
• Point-of-sale terminals and workstations.