Bartender

Bartender Position

The Bartender at Evaga Restaurant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service by greeting guests, taking drink and food orders, and ensuring a positive and enjoyable dining experience. The bartender maintains a clean and organized work environment, restocks supplies, and follows safety and cleanliness standards throughout the shift.

Reports To: General Manager/ Bar Manager

Location: The Elmont

Department: Evaga Restaurant

Pay: Hourly plus tips

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Greet and take drink and food orders from customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Remain attentive to customers throughout their entire dining experience, ensuring all needs are met promptly.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, adhering to all company guidelines.
• Perform opening and closing side work, which includes restocking supplies, cleaning, and organizing the bar and service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization standards in the restaurant, wait station, and kitchen service areas.
• Accurately receive payment from guests, process transactions, and handle cash and credit card payments.
• Attend pre-meal and departmental meetings to stay updated on operational changes and new procedures.
• Present a clean and professional appearance at all times while adhering to the company's grooming and uniform standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous bartending or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old (or meet local legal requirements for bartending).
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and events.
• Must have TABC and Food Handlers certification

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in the resort. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work involves a majority of standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing and some lifting up to 50 lbs.