Bartender

Bartender Position

Hourly pay: $7.25 + tips

Overview: This position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft and decanting wine to achieve the best taste and providing excellent customer service by following preferred standards for Bartenders. Reports to a manager.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
• Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.
• Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items into the POS system; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
• Maximize sale by using menu knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.
• Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.
• Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.
• Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established alcohol policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of lounge and service areas.
• Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
• Collect accurate payment from the guests and members and deposit the exact amount of sales.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Required 1 year of bartending experience in a casual environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate, alcohol point of sales.
• Knowledge of brands, selections and mixology recipes.
• Computer experience and knowledge of ordering procedures.
• Knowledge of basic health standards and sanitation procedures.
• Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required within 30 days of hire.
• Must have cash handling / credit card training within 30 days from hire.
• Possess Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and reach for 8 hour shift.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays.