Bartender

Eli's BartenderJoin the Eli's Restaurant Group family! Our restaurants are recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth.The Eli's Bartender will maintain the existing bar program and under the guidance of management, aid in the development of the bar program's forthcoming phases, as well as help train new bartenders and bar backs in all technical aspects of bar operations. The Lead Bartender will also assist management in inventory management, organization, cleaning schedule and checklist maintenance. The Lead Bartender will be in charge of maintaining batching consistency and par upkeep. The Bartender is expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards, values and balancing responsibilities in a busy, fast paced environment.Essential FunctionsOversee and guide guest's complete dining and restaurant experienceProvide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service at all timesFull knowledge of food and beverage menu items including the major components of a dish; this may include ingredients and their source, simple descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients, preparation, and/or execution of correct food and beverage serviceExtensive beverage knowledge including classic cocktails, local craft and international beers, wine varietals and pairingsAdhere to all company service standards and protocolsConfident and correct use of POS system for order entry and payment processingEnsure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly; and confirming guest satisfactionMaintain a sanitary environment for incoming and outgoing guests including but not limited to sanitizing tables and chairs and sanitizing bathrooms between guest use.Ensure proper table maintenance, including water service, pre-bussing, etc.Help to set up and break down tables, chairs, plants, and canopy for patio serviceEnsure guests are charged correctly and receive proof of payment in a timely mannerCommunicate respectfully with chefs (and kitchen team) as well as servers as necessarySupport team members in the completion of their duties to ensure satisfaction of all guests before, during, and after serviceEngage management for any guest issue or complaintAssist in maintaining the cleanliness of the bar and service areasStocking and preparing service related items, setting up and cleaning barAdhere to grooming and dress code standardsRequirementsMinimum 2+ years of bartending experience in a high-volume environmentStrong beverage knowledge and a passion for the service industryExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsMust possess exceptional work ethic, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative attitudeReceptive to constructive criticism and performance feedbackAbility to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environmentPhysical DemandsThe physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.The duties of this position may change from time to time. Eli's reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Eli's or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.