Bartender

Bartender

Responsible for providing excellent guest service by preparing cocktails and beverages for guests and servers.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Takes beverage orders from guests and checks identification to verify age requirements.
• Promotes brands and products to increase sales.
• Prepares cocktails and beverages for guests and servers according to recipes and specifications.
• Performs set up and breakdown of bar area as well as side work and projects as needed.
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of the bar/work area in accordance with company and health department standards by arranging bottle displays, sweeping, wiping counter tops, removing trash, etc.
• Assists with inventory control, stocking, and proper rotation of product.
• Performs responsible alcohol service with regards to guest limitations.
• Completes monetary transaction using a point-of-sale system by maintaining cash drawer, accepting cash or card for payment, returning correct change, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of all menu items and prices as well as related regulations for drink preparation and storage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required skills and abilities:

• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong and accurate money handling skills.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of alcohol.
• Knowledge of all bar equipment, cash register, and company beverage system as well as wines, alcohol, and mixed drinks.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certificate.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• The team member will be required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The team member may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The team member may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and guest volume.