Bartender

Mixologist Position

Oxford and Guilford

The concept features a wide range of pizzas with a hybrid of New Haven & Neapolitan dough, featuring traditional and modern ingredients for our food and beverage menu.

We are looking for a rockstar mixologist that not only knows how to make an amazing drink while following recipes but also light up the room with their personalities! You are in a bright contemporary space, be a part of it.

Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender's primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.

Primary responsibilities include:

• 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 after having received them 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 ordering taxis or other 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.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Reset tables in bar area.
• 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 physically remove them.
• 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 offer 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.

Supplemental responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
• Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
• Plan bar menus.
• Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
• Create drink recipes.
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.

Required equipment includes:

• Credit card processing machines
• Cash registers
• Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers)
• Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures)
• Commercial use: blenders, graters
• Cutlery
• Dishwasher
• Juicers
• Mixers
• Strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers)
• Non-carbonated beverage dispenser
• Notebook computers
• Point-of-sale receipt printers
• Point-of-sale terminals and workstations
• Touch screen monitors
• Point-of-sale software