Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Emmy Squared WESTPORT is seeking experienced BARTENDERS  to join our growing team!  Part of the Pizza Loves Emily Restaurant Group, Emmy Squared Pizza is a growing full service, upscale casual restaurant company, serving a variety of menu items including pizza, burgers, and sandwiches with over 20 locations including New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Atlanta, Athens, Nashville and more. Emmy Squared Pizza is a growing restaurant company that not only offer advancement opportunities, but a fun work environment, supportive leadership, competitive pay, health benefits for full time employees and delectable menu items you will be proud to serve our guests.

Bartender Key Responsibilities:

• To provide courteous, prompt service to our guests
• Prepare beverage orders for bar and dining areas, adhering to signature recipes
• Successfully adhere to Emmy's Steps of Service
• Responsible for entering guest orders accurately into Toast (POS system)
• Maintain complete working knowledge of menu and beverage offerings
• Communicate guest requests, including dietary restrictions, to culinary staff
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Help to maintain a clean and presentable work environment
• Maintain a positive, outgoing demeanor during service
• Be safety conscious to promote the safety of one’s self, co-workers and guests at all times
• Adhere to company policy and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Bartender Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant operation
• In-depth knowledge of beer, wine and spirits
• Prior related experience requiring cash handling, excellent customer service, service recovery and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing the needs of guests
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers throughout the restaurant
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a love of the food & beverage industry
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, and twisting. Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.

E mmy Squared/Pizza Loves Emily is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.