Bartender

Bartender Duties

Assist in setting up full service, limited service, special event or banquet bars with beverages, mixes, condiments, garnishes, napkins, ice, glasses and utensils.

May serve soft drinks, bottle or draft beer as needed.

Replaces supplies as necessary; removes empty kegs and replaces with full ones, transfers cases of beer to refrigerator, removes cases of empty bottles and separates returnable empty bottles.

May unload and stack beverage items and supplies for storage.

Removes trash. Washes, cleans and dries bar glasses, utensils and equipment.

Ensures working area is maintained according to appropriate sanitation and safety standards to included, but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning sinks, walls, cabinets, etc.

Assist in taking inventory at required intervals.

Responsible for complying with all safety, fire and sanitation rules and regulations.

Mixes a wide variety of drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes.

Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

Excellent customer service skills. Be knowledgeable of all food & beverage offerings and offer suggestions to ensure an optimal experience.

Setup, breakdown and maintain a clean and stocked bar by executing all opening, running and closing side work.

Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records and submits in requests for the purchase of inventory.

Assists in creating and executing facility recreational programming (holiday party themes, wine tastings, trivia).

Protect the establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies.

Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.

Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.

Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.

The incumbent is held responsible for proper operation of the bar, coordinating of bar reservation system, receipts and inventory accountability.

Performs other related duties as required.