Restaurant Server/Bartender - Urgently Hiring!!!!

Bartender

Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner. The bartender position involves significant responsibility. It requires accountability in the areas of cash handling, inventory control, organization, and facility cleanliness above and beyond many other hourly positions. The bar is often a focal point for our restaurants, and accordingly bartenders must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining confidence, composure and a great eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Utilize high quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, fresh herbs and spices to create sensational drinks for guests

Greet guests, take beverage orders from the restaurant servers or directly from guests

Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards

Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages

Provide information on wine characteristics, evaluate guests needs, make appropriate suggestions and serve wine using proper wine service techniques

Work with culinary team to create mixers and garnishes for beverages

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

Handle an assigned bank and follow all cash handling procedures

Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts

Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies

Serve food items to guests seated at the bar

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions

Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc. as needed

Keep work area clean and organized

Attend mandatory meetings

Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

Thorough product knowledge, including all food and bar menus, wine, well spirits, back bar spirits, cordials, beer, dessert wines, and specialty cocktails. Ability to recommend, compare and contrast all bar products, as well as discuss ingredients, recipes and preparation alternatives. Demonstrate excellent salesmanship skills. Attain a thorough working knowledge of the P.O.S. register system and accurately communicate all orders to the Kitchen in a timely manner. Responsible for encouraging bar dining, resetting and preparing bar area for new guests. Effectively communicate with guests through prompt greetings and regular check-backs. Identify and solve any problems related to guest dissatisfaction and complaints. Responsible for immediately accounting for all products sold, and for all guest payment transactions including cash, credit card, promos, discounts and discount calculations. Responsible for completing all assigned side work, opening/closing duties, duration duties, and weekly cleaning projects. Maintain highest possible levels of cleanliness and organization within bar area and throughout the restaurant. Assist all other employees, whenever possible, with any tasks necessary for smooth, effective restaurant operation. Perform any task deemed necessary by managers for complete guest satisfaction. Responsible for building a regular clientele by generating fun and excitement through your personality, positive attitude, and guest name/face recognition. Execute bar transfers upon guest request promptly and enthusiastically. Responsible for stocking the bar to established pars both prior to, and at the completion of all shifts. Responsible for stocking all bar deliveries while maintaining clean and organized storage areas. Responsible for assisting beverage manager in maintenance of inventory, bar supplies and other miscellaneous controllables

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Experience as a bartender for at least two years preferred

Extensive knowledge of drink recipes

Know how to create and execute one of a kind drinks

Must be able to create and serve drinks in a timely manner

Extensive knowledge of wines

Must maintain personal hygiene and a well groomed appearance standards

Ability to work independently or in a team during set up and execution of service

Willingness and drive to exceed the guest expectations

Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor

Must have excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

Must be personable, friendly and welcoming

Ability to read, speak and write English Language in order to communicate with guests

Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items

Ability to transport up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis

Must have a working email to communicate with your managers

Enzo Steakhouse and Bar