Bartender - Big City Wings - Kingsland

Bartender PositionWe are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.Bartender Responsibilities:Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink ordersInforming customers about new beverages and specials.Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.RequirementsAdditional education, training, certificates are required.Must be 18 years of age and have TABC and Food Handler certification.Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.Basic math and computer skills.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Strong task and time management abilities.Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.Move tables, chairs and highchairs regularly to accommodate guests needsCarry trays from Kitchen window to front counter, dining room or parking lot as neededRefill ice bins, refill beverages, clean restrooms, bus tables, and other restaurant functions as neededMust typically be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds