Bartender

Reports to: Director of Food and Beverage/Dept Manager 

Overview: The Restaurant Bartender will work and interact one on one with guests in all the dining outlets. Bartending service will include taking guest orders, preparing drink orders, utilizing restaurant service standards, anticipate guest needs, and ensure satisfaction. This will also include preparing restaurant bars for service, maintaining appropriate pars, keeping all areas clean and immaculate. The bartenders will maintain top-level product knowledge, knowing all aspects of the menu and beverage offerings. 

Responsibilities: 

• Beverage service at Little Horse Tavern will be like no other and require elevated bartending knowledge and skill, consistently following sequence of service utilizing proper procedures and standards 
• Completion of all opening and closing side work responsibilities and beverage reconciliation
• Attending daily line-ups/pre-shift meetings
• Providing guests at catered events exceptional service throughout all phases of their experience at the club while commanding full menu knowledge and preparation methods
• Exhibiting proper knowledge and service delivery of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, following standards to ensure consistency in recipes 
• Full menu knowledge and preparation methods of food including specials and 86’d item
• Maintaining all equipment, tools, and supplies while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, department, and local health department
• Working as a team and effectively communicating with management, fellow servers, and support staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other team members
• Bartenders will work all restaurant outlets and may be asked to work special events and catered functions 
• Be knowledgeable for all activities and events onsite and in the city
• Always showing enthusiasm, being positive, humble, thankful, and respectful to all team members 
• Maintain confidentiality of all members and Club information
• Follows grooming and uniform standards established for this role
• Working as a team, effectively communicating with management and co-workers
• Ensure that member and associates areas are maintained in a safe and secure environment
• Performs all other duties as directed by immediate supervisors 

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years’ experience as a bartender, including experience in banquets and catering at a catering venue, hotel, or club environment
• Extensive knowledge of Spirits, Wine, Beer with engagement in new beverage trends
• Must possess a good attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure as a team
• Must be self-motivated, polite, and energetic
• Most work tasks are performed indoors, some work outdoors will be required
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks and physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment as well as delicate china and glassware
• Excellent customer service skills
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
• Must be dependable and available to work within the club on weekends, nights and/or holidays based on business demands
• Must have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, polite and energetic

Benefits: 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
• Retirement Plan (Safe Harbor 401k, Traditional & Roth Options) 
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays) 
• Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Family Leave (Paid Maternity & Paternity) 
• Professional Training & Development