Bartender

Bartender

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking orders
• Informing customers about new beverages and specials
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, their contents and preparation methods in order to accurately respond to customer questions, make menu recommendations and upsell where appropriate
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol
• Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages, complying with all local, state, and federal liquor laws and food safety regulations
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked
• Prepare and serve menu items according to Fogo de Chao recipes and guidelines, using proper equipment and ingredients
• Handle multiple tables and tasks in an efficient manner, clean and clear tables
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Educate self and assist co-workers in understanding basic "bar vocabulary", i.e., wine and liquor varieties, types of mixed drinks, etc.
• Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by management

Physical demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and stand for prolonged hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly team members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, permanent life, and pet insurance.

Part-time team members are offered a minimum essential coverage (MEC) health plan in addition to dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, part-time team members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal, and ID protection. Fogo de Chão is an equal opportunity & E Verify employer