Bartender-New Haven

Job Description

Job Description

The Bartender must be friendly and outgoing and possess excellent communication skills in order to provide a spectacular experience for the bar guest. The individual personality of the Bartender should shine through in order to thrill restaurant guests. He/she must be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create innovative drinks in accordance with both the menu and needs/expectations of guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks
• Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
• Check guests’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Monitor and control alcohol consumption from our guests to ensure guest safety
• Communicate and attend to our guests in a timely manner
• Work with others in order to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to company standards
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills- handle money and give proper change
• Basic reading skills
• Basic computer skills- POS handling
• Solid knowledge of beer, wine, and familiarization with cocktail recipes
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of Barcelona's food and beverage specifications
• Comprehension of workplace safety procedures

Working Conditions

• Be able to walk and stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift
• Be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, and carry
• Be able to remain stationary for parts of a scheduled shift
• Must be of legal age to serve liquor per state law

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required
• Pass TIPs/ABC Alcohol test with a score of 70% or better

Hourly Benefits

• Weekly pay schedules
• Paid Time Off
  • Up to 40 hrs/yr
• Flexible schedule options
• Paid Volunteerism
  • 32 hrs/yr
  • In addition to PTO, all employees earn paid hours for volunteering to support our local communities.
• Wine Education Reimbursement
  • 100% reimbursement
• 50% Employee Dining Discount
• Daily Family Meal
• Referral Bonus Program
  • Recruit a GM or EC = $2000 | AGM, Manager, Executive Sous, or Sous = $1000 | Server, Bartender, or Cook = $500 | Hourly Support Staff = $250
• Promotion Opportunity – Hourly growth opportunities as well as management career advancements.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Behavioral Health and Wellness Services
  • Via our partnership with Lift Wellness Group, our employees and their loved ones gain immediate access to mental and behavioral health resources from licensed care professionals at an affordable price point.
• Major Medical and Supplemental Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD Coverage, Accident and Life Insurance, available to Full-Time Team Members