Job Summary:
Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.
Responsibilities of a Bartender:
- Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Nicha’s Comida Mexicana.
- 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 after having received them 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 ordering taxis or other 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.
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
- Reset tables in bar area.
- 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 remove them by calling the proper authorities.
- 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.
Supplemental
o Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
o Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
o Create drink recipes.
o Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
o Credit card processing machines
o Cash registers
o Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers)
o Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures)
o Commercial use:
o blenders, graters
o cutlery
o dishwashers
o juicers
o mixers
o strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers)
o Domestic mist or trigger sprayers (martini misters)
o Ice shaver machines or accessories (ice chippers, ice crushers, ice flakers)
o Non-carbonated beverage dispenser
o Point-of-sale receipt printers
o Point-of-sale terminals and workstations
o Slush and frozen drink machines
o Touch screen monitors
o Internet browser software
o Point-of-sale software Toast Point-of-Sale
Minimum Qualifications:
o Be 21 years of age or older
o Able to understand and speak using the predominant language(s) of guests
o Knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving at least three years of front-of-the-house operations and/or assistant management positions.
o Excellent basic mathematical skills
o Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system
o Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
o Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 50 pounds
o Stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Supplemental pay
- Tips
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training