Bartender - JOEY Bellevue

Bartender PositionThis position will earn a base hourly rate equivalent to Washington State minimum wage - $17.13/hour - and will be eligible to participate in our company tip pool. Our tip pool distributions fluctuate, and we cannot guarantee a certain distribution. However, employees generally earn between $23.00 and $48.00 in tips per hour.As a Bartender, you are a master of your craft. You welcome guests with genuine warmth and care and engage them with your expertise and curated beverage recommendations. You are the life of the party and others gravitate to you. Your talent is always on display and your execution is timely and precise. The bar environment may be fast-paced and demanding, but you rise to the occasion with patience and grace.DutiesProvide guests with friendly and attentive service throughout their dining experience.Assist guests with navigating our menu options. Utilize your extensive menu knowledge to recommend favorite beverage and food items per relevant likes, dislikes, and dietary needs.Create and pour cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and other nonalcoholic beverages according to JOEY recipes and standards.Ensure timely and accurate input of orders in the point-of-sale system.Monitor and assist with the delivery of guest beverage and food orders.Prepare final guest checks in a timely manner and run payments safely and securely.Resolve service issues and guest complaints with a sense of urgency, poise, and good judgment. It's Your Business.Reinforce guest identification requirements and age restrictions for alcohol sales in accordance with state law.Follow all food and alcohol service and handling safety precautions and procedures.Basic Qualifications1-3+ years bartending experience (If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).Must have or be able to obtain valid state Food Handler and Alcohol Server/Seller permits.Possess a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSuccessful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.They are passionate about quality and professionalism.They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.They exude confidence, humility, and respect.They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.BenefitsCareer development, education, and growth opportunities.Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.Discounted employee shift meals.10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.Referral bonus program.Sales competitions and rewards.Paid sick leave.Join our team! If you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Roll up your sleeves... YOUR journey starts here.The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment, where we are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people.JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants.