Bartender

Job Summary:

Bourbon & Bones Lounge – Square One Concepts, is seeking a professional and experienced Bartender to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-quality cocktails, serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests, providing excellent customer service, oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and collect money for drinks served.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives orders from guests and servers.
• Craft and serve high quality cocktails, liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared and stocked ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and always organized.
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
• Engage with guests in a friendly and approachable manner, making recommendations on drinks that complement their meal and building rapport with guest.
• Upsell and promote menu items, including suggesting wine pairing and recommending dishes that complement specific drinks.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Processing payments accurately and efficiently, including handling cash and credit card transactions.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Following safety and health protocols, including properly storing and handling alcohol and maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a bartender in a fine dining or upscale bar environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of various spirits, wines, beers, and experience crafting unique cocktails that complement the restaurant’s cuisine. 
• Familiarity with different mixing techniques, garnishes, and glassware to create visually appealing and delicious drinks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification 
• Must have an Alcohol Service Licensing or certification.
• Ability to learn cash register software used by bar or restaurant POS – Aloha, Hot Schedule, Paylocity

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least twenty-one years old.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a fine dining server in a restaurant or similar environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds.

Benefits & Perks:

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO 
• Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones 
• Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers 
• Competitive Pay 
• Flexible Scheduling 
• 401(k) 

Full – Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits: 

• Medical & Prescription 
• Dental & Vision
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Wellness Program
• Discount Pet Care Plan

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