Bartender - Restaurant/Bar

Job Opportunity at Catalina Kitchen + Bar

Catalina Kitchen + Bar is an elevated neighborhood restaurant featuring modern American cuisine and professional service in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. We are looking for energetic, team-oriented individuals to help create an exceptional guest experience in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Welcomes guests in the bar, serves guests and exceeds expectations with respect to food, beverage and service quality. Ensures the proper handling of Company funds in accordance with established policy and procedures, and complies with all federal, state, local and Company requirements with respect to safe, lawful alcohol beverage service.

Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions

Greets guests, obtains orders and prepares all alcoholic beverages in compliance with all federal, state, local and Company requirements.

Has a thorough understand of food and drink offerings, including specials, LTO's, promotions, etc., Prepares and serves beverages adhering to all Company recipe and presentation standards.

Serves food selections following all Company guidelines.

Follows all established Company cash handling procedures. Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of glassware, bar supplies, ice, and other products needed to ensure a smooth, efficient bar operation.

Alerts management if there is any suspicion that a guest is intoxicated and should be refused service for their safety and the safety of others.

Follows Responsible Service of Alcohol systems

Has a good working knowledge of restaurant, e.g., hours of operation, directions to the restaurant, food & beverage menu selections, general restaurant information (credit cards accepted, check policies, take-out programs, and any other important components as required.

Attempts to resolve all guest complaints, striving for a flawless recovery to build brand loyalty. Advises management of any guest complaint.

Acknowledge guests as they leave and invite them to come back to the restaurant.

Maintains established guidelines for all liquor, beer, wine, mixes and supplies in the bar.

Assists in the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of all bar areas Reports any deficiencies to management.

Ensures a harassment free environment through proper personal conduct.

Completes assigned weekly cleaning projects.

Maintains professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.

Complete other job duties as assigned by the Manager on Duty.

Strong commitment to serving others.

Proficient in the use of basic computer technology, e.g., Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds several times per shift.

This position requires work in hot environments both front of the house and in the back of the house for a restaurant.

Must meet any federal, state, county or municipal regulations pertaining to the service of food and beverages, e.g., Ability to understand dangers of chemical use and must follow all OSHA related MSDS (now MSD) information as written

Team Members must work well with limited supervision within their specific position functions but must be highly interactive with other Team Members to accomplish work.

Minimum 1 year experience working as bartender in a full service concept.

Complete understanding of the proper service of alcohol as dictated by the applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Experience with dealing with customers in a food service environment

Compensation: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Welcome to the Ditka Family of Restaurants. We are a collection of supreme casual dining restaurants featuring American Cuisine People Love . Our mission is to build a company of restaurants that have a reputation for human goodness, flawless execution, and being best-in-segment by providing a consistently memorable experience to each member of Our Family Guests, Communities, Team Members, Friends of the Restaurant, and Suppliers anchored by our passion for Authentic Hospitality, Culinary Excellence, Quality Everywhere, and Integrity Always . Our purpose is to build a company of successful local restaurants on the strength of the four cornerstones and fidelity to our basics. We measure success as real, restaurant-level growth in sales and profit, the pride of Our Family in having Ditka's Restaurant Group as part of their lives, and the active loyalty of our Team Members, Suppliers, Friends of the Restaurant, and Guests & Communities. We know success depends on the initiative, goodwill, and performance of our Team Members and Leaders working together to ensure memories of Personal Indulgence, A Great Bar, and Food People Love for our Guests and being A Good Neighbor for our Neighbors.

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