Bartender

Bartender Position

Are you enthusiastic about crafting memorable dining experiences and eager to join a team of outstanding hospitality professionals? Flourish in an environment that values innovation and teamwork? We're looking for outgoing, hardworking, and exceptionally hospitable individuals driven by a passion for greatness! If you have that passion, we invite you to drop by and see if we're the perfect fit for you!

Our Mission

Our mission is to:

• Create raving fans: go above and beyond in the name of great service
• Bring the highest quality plate to every table
• Maintain a fun, clean, and inviting restaurant
• Be a part in improving our local community
• Operate with pride and integrity in everything we do
• Never stop improving ourselves and those around us
• As leaders in the business, everyone is equally responsible for upholding these values.
• Everyone is a leader, regardless of the role you hold in the restaurant.
• The standard you walk by is the standard you accept, and it's up to all of us to take ownership and maintain the highest level of excellence in everything we do.

What You'll Bring

• A positive, upbeat attitude that cascades to your team and our customers.
• A reliable, can-do attitude and an unmatched work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

What You'll Do

• Quickly and efficiently deliver food/drink to tables.
• Ensure ticket times and orders are going out correctly with any modifications by the guest. You're the last line of defense!
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Demonstrate composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Have flexibility in working weekends and occasional holidays.
• Maintain a willingness to step in as needed to ensure the restaurant's smooth and efficient operation.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of guests' experience.
• Check identification of guest behavior to limit potential problems and liability related to excessive drinking.
• Take drink and food orders from guests and beverage orders from servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's standard drink recipes.
• Learns the names and personally recognize our regulars.
• Wash and sterilize glassware, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks for bar patrons.
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Clear and reset tables in bar area.
• Present drink menus, make specific recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Balance bar till at the beginning and end of each shift
• Has excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing & serving cocktails.
• Comply with & uphold all food/beverage regulations.
• Attention to detail & presentation of each drink order.
• Contributes to daily, holiday & themed drink menus in collaboration with supervisor.
• Completes cleaning according to daily & weekly schedules.
• Assess customers' needs & preferences.
• Upsells food/drinks to maximize profits.
• Educates customers on our menu concept & ingredients we use.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age.
• TIPS Certified
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 10:00 am to 12:00 am
• Must have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Must be able to stand and work for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion work without the assistance of restraints, braces or other incumbrances that limit range of motion or physical activity.
• Must be able to lift, move and shelve products and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 85* for extended periods of time.
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Must possess qualities like adaptability, planning, problem solving, teamwork and multi-tasking.
• Must have above average drink knowledge of spirits, wine & beer and how to prepare cocktails from line-build to garnish.
• Is self-motivated, reliable, and able to work a flexible schedule.

Why Us?

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Benefits available after meeting eligibility requirements:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Meal discounts
• An opportunity to grow your career path within our family of brands.

The base hourly pay range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position Job Type: Part-time Compensation: $7.25 - $15.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Smokin Fins, we believe quality is the secret to great seafood.

We take pride in our innovative menu, which includes original seafood recipes as well as two-fisted burgers and great-tasting sandwiches. And because fresh is best, we strive to use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Whether our guests arrive for lunch or dinner, Smokin Fins Seafood Grill offers affordable, diverse menu items influenced by Asian, Mexican, and Northwest cuisines.

Looking for great Cajun food? Jonesin' for key lime calamari? What about some killer fish tacos? We do it all. Better yet, each Lucky Fins location is locally owned and operated — so you get a hip seafood restaurant in your neighborhood, and we get to help support the communities we call home.

Our chalkboard specials change daily and feature our chef's skilled, creative approach to seafood. So stop by and see what's new — we think you'll be impressed!