Bartender - Paradise Covington

BRG Bartender Job Description

Bartenders are responsible for fulfilling all of the beverage service orders. This includes sodas, espresso beverages, pouring all beer and wine, and crafting all cocktails. They also tend to any guests sitting at the bar or that walk up to get a drink while waiting for a table.

Essential Functions:

• Welcome guests within one minute of arrival.
• Prepare all cocktails to spec of the restaurant, efficiently and consistently.
• Give the same standard of service to guests as they would receive in the dining room.
• Must be able to remember several drink recipes at a time to ensure the quickest service possible.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of standard cocktail recipes as well.
• Setting up and breaking down the bar, including wiping down all surfaces, sweeping the floor in the entire surrounding area, wiping down chairs, washing bar mats, and wiping all liquor bottles clean and capping them.
• Having an in-depth knowledge of the food and beverage menus and keeping up with any changes which happen frequently.
• Orders are entered via POS System with accuracy. Every drink made must be rung into the POS.
• Follow company cash handling procedures.
• Keeping track of all open tickets as well as closed out credit card receipts.
• Prioritizing ticket orders so that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Alerting managers and servers of any bar item that runs out to ensure a guest does not order it.
• Restocking bar with backup supplies of all materials both at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Responsible for all cash transactions for the restaurant. Taking cash from servers and hosts and transferring checks so that all the cash from the shift is in one place.
• Must count the cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure the correct amount of money is in it.
• Keeping the bar cooler clean and organized. Paying attention to rotating, dating, and labeling items.
• Maintaining overall cleanliness of the bar throughout the shift. Including dusting shelves, properly cleaning up any spills, wiping down surfaces consistently, and sanitizing glassware and bar paraphernalia.
• Check identification of bar patrons to ensure state age requirements for the purchase of alcoholic beverages is properly followed.
• Maintain a knowledge of food pairings.
• Prepare garnish and set up bar for service before opening.
• Wash and sterilize bar glassware.
• Communicate effectively with other team members throughout service while exhibiting good teamwork skills.
• Strong professional presence which includes arriving to work on time, ready to work and in clean, proper uniform.
• Maintains awareness of and follows service standards.
• Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of employment.
• Performs side work and closing duties independently and thoroughly including maintaining proper set up, cleanliness and organization of bar.
• Work efficiently and complete required tasks within assigned time frame.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and participate in a meaningful way.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role, preferred.
• ATC Responsible Vendor's License
• Basic math and computer/tablet skills.
• Ability to stay professional in a stressful work environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional manner.
• Superb multitasking skills and an eye for detail.
• Available to work different hours including weekends, days, nights, and holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance.
• Ability to uphold company standards relating to appearance and dress.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong task and time management abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods (eight or more hours). Able to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum weight up to 50 lbs. Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to eight hours per day. Able to reach above head and shoulder levels. Able to twist, kneel, bend and crawl. Able to squat and crouch. Able to perform sweeping motion, front-to-back and side-to-side. Able to work in confined spaces. Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals. Able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes meeting quality standards and company standard policies and procedures.
• Able to listen and follow instructions, work unsupervised, and adapt to changing situations.
• Displays integrity and honesty and maintains a positive attitude towards managers, co-workers, guests and visitors.
• Comply with all company policies

Additional Information: This list is intended to describe this job's essential job functions requirements. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or revise this job description at any time, with or without prior notice. Employment is at-will and this job description does not imply an employment contract. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-free Workplace.