Bartender

Job Overview

Responsibilities  

• Greet guests and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Take and accurately enter food and beverage orders.
• Prepare cocktails, mixed drinks, shots, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to house recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistent and accurate liquor pours.
• Check identification and follow all applicable alcohol-service laws and policies.
• Recognize signs of intoxication and responsibly refuse or discontinue alcohol service when necessary.
• Prepare drink orders for both bar guests and restaurant servers quickly and accurately.
• Maintain knowledge of liquor, beer, cocktails, drink specials, and menu items.
• Handle cash, credit cards, tabs, and POS transactions accurately.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Stock liquor, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, and other bar supplies.
• Wash and properly store glassware and bar equipment.
• Monitor inventory and notify management when products or supplies are running low.
• Follow proper sanitation, food-safety, and alcohol-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean bar top and promptly remove empty glasses, bottles, and trash.
• Complete assigned opening, running, and closing side work.
• Assist with cleaning, stocking, and other duties during slower periods.
• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, security, and management.
• Help maintain a safe and professional environment for guests and employees.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and involve management when necessary.
• Work efficiently and remain professional during high-volume periods.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, recipes, and service standards.
• Work as a team and assist coworkers when needed.

Skills  

• Previous bartending experience is a must!
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of common cocktails, mixed drinks, beer, and liquor
• Ability to accurately follow drink recipes and portion standards
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong multitasking skills
• Responsible alcohol-service and ID-checking skills
• Ability to recognize signs of intoxication and handle alcohol-service situations professionally
• Cash-handling and basic math skills
• Experience using a restaurant/bar POS system
• Strong attention to detail and order accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple guests, tabs, and server drink orders at the same time
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional personality
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult or upset guests calmly and professionally
• Dependability and punctuality
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Ability to keep a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar
• Ability to work well under pressure during high-volume shifts
• Willingness to clean, stock, wash glassware, and assist wherever needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift/carry bar supplies