Bartender

Bartender Position

As a Bartender, you play a key role in creating memorable guest experiences by preparing high-quality cocktails and beverages with accuracy, efficiency, and care. You'll work in a fast-paced environment while consistently following established recipes and service standards. Beyond the bar, you contribute to each guest's overall dining experience through attentive, gracious service and by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized workspace that reflects the excellence Ray's in the City is known for.

TEI Hospitality is hiring to join our team! Ray's in the City is a distinguished Atlanta dining destination, recognized for exceptional steaks, fresh seafood, fine wines, and warm, attentive hospitality. Located in the heart of the city, we blend timeless culinary standards with a refined, modern atmosphere. Our team is dedicated to delivering excellence in every dish and creating memorable guest experiences through genuine service and deliberate attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests with professionalism and warmth, creating an inviting bar and lounge experience.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and menu items, offering thoughtful recommendations.
• Accurately take and prepare food and beverage orders, ensuring timely and consistent delivery
• Verify guest identification and responsibly serve alcohol in accordance with state laws and company policies
• Use suggestive selling techniques in a natural, hospitality-driven way to enhance the guest experience
• Build genuine, professional rapport with guests while maintaining a polished presence behind the bar
• Ensure alcohol is consumed only in approved areas and monitor guest consumption responsibly
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient bar
• Work collaboratively with service and culinary teams to support smooth, seamless service
• Participate in ongoing training, review shift notes, attend meetings, and consistently uphold company standards and policies

Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a dynamic restaurant schedule.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs., bend, climb, and reach overhead.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, professional demeanor.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in service, mixology and order taking.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Performance-Based Career Growth
• Employee Dining Discounts
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Required Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Precision
• Hospitality
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Adaptability
• Positive Attitude
• Work Ethic