Bartender

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work as a team with all personnel to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.

• Check identification of guest to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages; politely refuse beverages to guests who are not of legal age.

• Responsible serve alcohol. Count drinks served and are aware of guest's state of intoxication.

• Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes.

• Enter and complete customers' orders on computer system, accepting different types of payment.

• Anticipate guest's needs and follow the half-full rule when offering another drink; remain alert of Guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledge guest so they know you will be right with them.

• Other projects and tasks may be delegated as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.

• California Food Handlers card and ABC certification is required for all food service employees who prepare, store, and serve food and alcohol.

• A willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and work effectively within a sometimes-pressurized environment.

• High energy and strong verbal communication skills required.

• Ability to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents.