Bartender

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes each guests personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times
• Makes guests feel appreciated through your actions
• Works as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Works with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to the Company’s standards at all times
• Mixes, garnishes, and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes
• Inputs drink orders into computer immediately, collects money from guests for drinks served and makes change
• Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display
• Washes and sterilizes glassware
• Counts drinks guests are served and track open bar tabs
• Anticipates Guest’s needs and follow the half-full rule when offering another drink; remains alert of Guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledges Guest so they know you will be right with them
• Learns guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks
• Responsibly serves alcohol and remains aware of guests’ state of intoxication
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 2 years of previous bartending experience
• Be of legal age to serve alcohol
• State applicable food handlers card, liquor license, & ACE (alcohol compliance education)
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of Company’s food and beverage specifications
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment