Beverage Bartender

Job Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The bartender prepares and serves cocktails and other beverages to guests or prepares for wait staff to provide a positive customer experience. You will ensure customers meet age requirements for the purchase of alcohol. You will report to the Beverage Manager.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will input customer orders and handle a variety of payment transactions in a point-of-sale terminal system.
2. Provide great guest service; proficient in making drinks correctly and promptly.
3. Responsible for the receipt of monies and settlement of guest checks following all appropriate policies.
4. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and a safe, hazard-free work environment.
5. You will inform management of any product shortages, equipment failures or staffing issues promptly.
6. Oversee barbacks when bussing, cleaning, re-stocking and garnish preparation.
7. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
8. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
9. Comply with all Oklahoma Liquor Laws and the Choctaw Nation Alcoholic Beverage Ordinances
10. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older. (Minimum age is 18 for establishments that serve only 3.2 beer).
• Obtain an ABLE Certification
• Work well in a team environment and motivate team to sustain exceptional levels of performance.
• Handle cash and all other tender methods and be able to make change.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with all menu items, drink preparations, ingredients, and garnishes. Make recommendations to guests and offer suggestions and up sell to maximize sales.
• One (1) year work experience in a high-volume, full-service bartending position

Skills

• Compliance Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Health & Safety
• Manages Resistance
• Managing Change
• Planning & Organizing
• Policy & Regulation
• Risk Management
• Service Into Sales
• Verbal Communication