Bartender

Bartender Position

Main Functions: Batch & Brine Bartenders are familiar with a wide variety of drink recipes and are capable of delivering quality customer service. The Bartender will be responsible for serving patrons at our front bar and fulfilling drink orders for the dining room, monitoring the cash drawer at the bar and performing alcohol inventories at the end of each night to help in maintaining proper inventory levels.

Bartenders provide excellent guest drinking experiences. Good bartenders will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers' needs and expectations. Minimum 2 years' experience in a high volume bar.

Requirements:

Fiscal:

Collect money for drinks served and provide change as needed

Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all discrepancies in the final drawer tally

Process guest payments and prepare guest checks

Record drink orders accurately and process transactions using the POS system

Balance the cash register at the start and close of each shift

Legal:

Check guests' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age

Deliver a consistently high level of guest service and maintain a safe environment by identifying problem guests and having them removed

Limit guest problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behavior

Limit problems related to guests' excessive drinking by following established procedures

Limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking through steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, and order taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons

Cleanliness & Health:

Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment

Clean the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment

Develop an efficient work pace that keeps the guests at the bar and in the dining room satisfied

Organize the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory

Arrange glasses and bottles into attractive and functional displays

Keep bar area clean in accordance with the company's guidelines as well as the requirements of the local health department

Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies

Mixing/Prepping/Serving:

Create unique drinks

Slice, pit, and prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks

Mix and garnish cocktails according to standard specs

Mix drinks based on serving sizes outlined in the company manual to keep drink costs at a minimum

Mix ingredients -- liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits, to prepare cocktails and other drinks

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in accordance with standard recipes

Prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats

Excellent Service:

Take beverage orders from guests or wait staff and serve drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail

Greet guests and present beverage menus

Interact with guests, take orders and serve snacks and drinks

Assess guests' needs and preferences and make drink recommendations

Answer all related inquiries

Provide a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons

Respond promptly to requests from guests in a polite and professional fashion

Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

Upsell drink and snack items to guests

Prepare and serve appetizers, snacks, or other food items for guests seated at the bar

Keep a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories

Bar Manager's Additional Responsibilities:

Plan and present bar menu

Place orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies

Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar

Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders

Monitor and manage inventory

Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

Bartender Requirements:

Resume and proven working experience as a bartender

Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks

Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean