Restaurant Server/Bartender - Urgently Hiring!!!!

Bartender

Vintner's Table is excited to announce our newest location coming to Ardmore! We're building our team at 24 Cricket Avenue and hiring for multiple front and back-of-house positions. If you're passionate about hospitality, great food, and wine, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's standard drink recipes

Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary

Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol

Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment

Balance cash receipts

Record drink orders accurately and immediately enter into the register system

Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking or arranging transportation for intoxicated guests

Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws

Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages, especially our wines

Take beverage orders from serving staff and directly from guests seated at the bar

Clean bars, work areas, and tables

Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks

Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar

Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks

Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or contact management to do so

Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays

Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas

Recognize and learn the names of regular guests

Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies

Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager

Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement

Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant

Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

Plan, organize, and control the operations of bar

Help complete prep work for the kitchen

Create drink recipes

Learn all aspects of Vintner's Table wine and have the ability to walk a guest through a tasting as well as provide information and exemplary service

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions
• Basic knowledge of wine service
• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system
• 21 years of age or older; ability to pass RAMP training
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits/Perks:

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation package

Medical insurance options

Company dining program

Clear path for growth and career advancement

Vintner's Table