Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Job Brief & Preview

In alignment with Metrotainment Cafes Core Values , executes our “bar steps of service” with a level of attentiveness and hospitality that exceeds guest expectations every time and delivers on our Mission Statement to Make All Our Stakeholders Happy .  This is accomplished in the spirit of teamwork & collaboration with attention to the details of service and through self-accountability for providing our intended guest & employee experience. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up bar top per restaurant standard.
• Ensures all wells are set up and usable for each shift.
• Stocks all bar products to ensure next bar shift is set up for success.
• Prepares garnishes (enough for day) per recipe standards.
• Prepares bar mixes per recipe.
• Keeps back bar displays neat, organized and stocked.
• Pre-busses the bar-top by removing, glassware dishes and items no longer being used to maintain well “groomed” bar top.
• Carries dirty dishes, glassware and silverware to dish washing area and properly off-loads and sorts items to be cleaned. 
• Looks for opportunities to assist other service team members in a pro-active manner.
• Always makes an inquiry regarding their guest’s awareness of our VIP program.
• Introduces self by name to each guest that sits at bar.
• Offers a food menu to every guest prior to them having to ask.
• Utilizes outstanding product knowledge to confidently suggest specific food & beverage items to guests. 
• When “spirits” based cocktails are ordered, always suggests a specific brand up-sell.
• Accurately take orders and delivers products to guests consistent with shopper standards and details of service.
• Inputs all food and beverage orders into POS using accurate seat number, item modifiers and guest special instructions.
• Ensures most current order check is always in front of bar guests.
• Complies with all state and federal liquor service laws and always asks to see proof of age for any guest ordering alcohol that appears to be younger than 40 years old. 
• Adheres to responsible consumption of alcohol guidelines to prevent over serving guests.
• Immediately notifies management of any complaint or issue verbalized by a guest.
• Presents guest check for final payment consistent with timing standards & returns credit card/change immediately.
• Always thanks guests for dining/drinking with us.
• Takes & assembles take out and to-go orders as directed by management.
• Completes daily/weekly cleaning checklist items
• Accurately completes end of shift cash-out procedures.
• Checks out with Management at conclusion of shift to ensure all duties & sidework have been completed to standard.
• Performs additional tasks & projects as assigned. 

Required Competencies, Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Arrives to work on time, well groomed, in an immaculate uniform, and ready to work. 
• Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude when interacting with fellow employees, management & guests.
• Understands and adheres to all safety, sanitation and administrative procedures.
• Able to effectively speak, read & write in English.
• Meets minimum age and permit requirements for serving alcohol.
• Possess the physical stamina to stand working for up to 10 hours.
• Able to move items up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet.
• Comfortable working in an environment that may experience significant temperature changes. 

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, physical efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It a realistic preview of the principle job elements essential to performing in the position with competency.