Bartender

Bartender Position at Brickstone Brewhouse

The Bartender plays a pivotal role in creating an exceptional guest experience at Brickstone Brewhouse's 40-seat bar. This role involves crafting signature cocktails, showcasing an extensive craft beer selection, and efficiently supporting the restaurant's high-volume drink orders. Bartenders are expected to deliver outstanding service while maintaining a clean, organized, and dynamic bar environment.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and serve high-quality beverages, including signature cocktails, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Support the restaurant's large-volume drink orders, coordinating efficiently with servers and barbacks during peak service times.
• Stay informed about and promote Brickstone's extensive craft beer selection, including seasonal and specialty offerings.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere at the 40-seat bar, building rapport with guests and providing recommendations based on their preferences.
• Answer questions about cocktails, beer, and menu items with expertise and enthusiasm.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for craft beers, spirits, and mixers, communicating needs promptly to the Bar Manager.
• Restock the bar throughout the shift, ensuring all stations remain fully supplied for both guest and restaurant service.
• Keep the bar area clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards, particularly during high-volume shifts.
• Perform detailed opening and closing procedures, including deep cleaning and preparation for the next day's service.
• Accurately process guest payments, including cash, credit cards, and open tabs, ensuring proper reconciliation of all transactions at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with barbacks, servers, and management to ensure seamless bar and restaurant operations.
• Support special events or private functions, setting up and breaking down portable bars as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Alcohol or TIPS Certification.
• At least 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant or bar.
• Meet state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in crafting signature cocktails and knowledge of craft beer, including pairing recommendations.
• Familiarity with POS systems and high-volume cash handling procedures.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, and carry trays weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring stooping or reaching.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, including late nights and weekends.

Key Attributes

• Exceptional communication and guest service skills.
• Creative and detail-oriented, with a passion for craft beverages and cocktail innovation.
• Team-oriented and highly organized, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor, embodying Brickstone's commitment to hospitality.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.