Bartender - Philadelphia

Job Description

Job Title:

Bartender

Location:

Philadelphia

Reporting to:

Bar Manager

Position Overview

Operational Excellence

As a Bartender, you play a key role in delivering smooth bar service and consistently high-quality drinks. Working under the guidance of the Bar Manager, you'll craft beverages with care and efficiency, while helping to create a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Your attention to detail, speed, and passion for hospitality will help uphold our standards and contribute to a memorable guest experience.

Raising the Bar

Reporting to the Bar Manager, you'll take ownership of your bar station during service, maintain stock levels, and ensure cleanliness and presentation are always on point. You'll follow recipes and service procedures precisely, while also using your product knowledge to engage with guests and make recommendations. Your professionalism and energy behind the bar help keep service flowing and the team thriving.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Bar Operations Support: Support the day-to-day running of the bar by preparing your station, restocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow bartenders and bar support staff, communicating effectively to deliver a seamless guest experience and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Menu Execution & Promotions: Deliver drinks to spec with consistency and quality, supporting the rollout of seasonal menus and promotions as directed by the Bar Manager.
• Stock Awareness & Care: Monitor stock levels at your station and flag low or missing items. Handle ingredients and equipment responsibly to help minimize waste.
• Guest Experience & Service Standards: Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere by engaging with guests, serving drinks quickly and accurately, and maintaining high standards of presentation and hospitality.

Skills Required

• Experience: Minimum 1 year working in a bar or hospitality setting, with a solid understanding of service in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues during busy shifts and contributing to a positive atmosphere.
• Bar Skills: Confident in preparing drinks to spec, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, and following service standards.
• Stock Awareness: Understands the importance of stock rotation, portion control, and minimizing waste during service.
• Guest-Focused: Friendly, approachable, and always focused on delivering a great experience for every guest.
• Clear Communicator: Able to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, team members, and managers.
• Eager to Learn: Keen interest in beverages, cocktails, and staying up to date with trends-open to learning and growing within the role.
• Flexible & Resilient: Thrives in a busy, ever-changing environment and can stay calm under pressure.
• Engaged in Promotions: Willing to support new menus, seasonal offers, and team initiatives that enhance the guest experience and bar performance.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate F1 Arcade Core Values.

Pursuit of Excellence

Positive Energy

Integrity

Team Spirit

Basic Physical Requirements

When working at an F1 Arcade venue, Team Members must be able to perform the duties of that venue. The team member will frequently sit for short periods of time, talk via Cloud Based video conferencing and the phone often, and hear and manipulate objects constantly.

Additional requirements will include lifting up to 10 (ten) pounds constantly and up to 50 (fifty) pounds as required. Lifting from floor to shoulder constantly and overhead infrequently. Twisting and reaching frequently. Grasping objects to move or manipulate constantly. Working in hot then cold environments for extended periods of time. May inadvertently bump into team members in a relatively small work area. Will stand and walk for extended periods of time. Frequent hand washing and sanitation is required. Ability to use knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment. Team Member must be able to communicate with Guests and other Team Members and manipulate handheld and desktop devices.

F1 Arcade is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.