Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

A hospitality and food service professional comes to work on time in the proper uniform, both clean and pressed, with all necessary tools needed to perform their job. This includes their unique talents, a welcoming disposition, necessary menu and restaurant knowledge, and a commitment to teamwork.

In addition to preparing quality beverages to guests directly at the bar and indirectly for table service, bartenders are responsible for cultivating an exceptional experience from the moment the guest arrives. This experience includes being familiar, guiding to guest in their food and beverage selections by offering suggestions and answering any questions. They are also accountable for all financial transactions and always positively representing PJ Clarke’s restaurant.

Bartenders are also responsible for checking patron ID’s and monitoring the consumption of alcoholic beverages to ensure the safety of our guests.

Bartenders are responsible for preparing, maintaining, breaking down, and cleaning their work area according to their designated side work.

Requirements

• Demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service in the bar area
• Keep the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications for guests at the bar and in the Dining Room
• Adhere to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
• Ability to work, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and deliver orders in a timely manner
• Ability to provide top notch customer service in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Serve Safe and/or safety, food prep certifications a plus
• Able to move at least 40 pounds
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Great organizational skills
• A team player with good communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

• POS experience preferred
• Punctual and reliable attendance