Bartender

Vintner's Table is excited to announce our newest location coming to Ardmore! We're building our team at 24 Cricket Avenue and hiring for multiple front and back-of-house positions. If you're passionate about hospitality, great food, and wine, we'd love to meet you.

Apply now and be part of the opening team at Vintner's Table Ardmore.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's standard drink recipes
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Balance cash receipts
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately enter into the register system
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking or arranging transportation for intoxicated guests
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages, especially our wines
• Take beverage orders from serving staff and directly from guests seated at the bar
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar
• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks
• Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or contact management to do so
• Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
• Recognize and learn the names of regular guests
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of bar
• Help complete prep work for the kitchen
• Create drink recipes
• Learn all aspects of Vintner's Table wine and have the ability to walk a guest through a tasting as well as provide information and exemplary service

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions
• Basic knowledge of wine service
• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system
• 21 years of age or older; ability to pass RAMP training
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical insurance options
• Company dining program
• Clear path for growth and career advancement