Bartender

Zandra’s Taqueria is a Mexican restaurant offering handcrafted, gourmet tacos made with fresh, local ingredients. Founded in 2014, we have multiple locations in Northern Virginia. The restaurant is known for community involvement and hosts an annual clothing drive benefiting Northern Virginia Family Services/SERVE. Zandra’s Taqueria is looking for experienced individuals to join our high-energy, dynamic, dedicated, and professional team! Summary of Position As a bartender, you must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills. A guest’s dinner and/or bar experience should be equally enjoyable, and you play a major role in the overall picture. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self‑composure. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment. Duties and Responsibilities Must be able to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better. Welcome each guest personally within 30 seconds. Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tones and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions. Understand and follow all ABC regulations in order to maintain a safe atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service. Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to ABC Company’s standards at all times. Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks for guests of bar and dining room following standard recipes. Ring drink orders into computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change. Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in agreement with Zandra’s standards. Wash and sterilize stemware. Be attentive! Offer your assistance before the guests have to ask for it. Count drinks guests are served. Place current bar tabs in front of guests at all times. Anticipate your guest’s needs. Be alert of guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledge the guest so they know you will be right with them. Learn your guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks. Responsibly serve alcohol. If a guest reaches the state you do not feel they should drive, we will supply a taxi. Do not hesitate to ask for management intervention if necessary. Other duties as directed. Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to think quickly on your feet and be a problem solver. Ability to reach, bend, stop and frequently lift up 25 lbs. without assistance and 50 lbs. with assistance. Work in a hot and noisy environment. Must have high integrity and solid work ethic. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Expected to work long hours during peak periods, evenings, and weekends. Having or obtaining a food handler’s and/or alcohol certification may be required. Experience Must have bartender / front of house experience. Compensation Package: Competitive salary; medical insurance; up to 3% retirement match; workplace balance and dining privileges. Zandra’s Taqueria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr