Takami / Elevate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bartender

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

Serving the guests with the drinks, food and experience they desire. Entertaining and creating a memorable experience for the guests that will bring them and their friends back. Maximizing the revenue generated from each guest. 

Tasks included but not limited to: 

1. Mixing and serving drinks to specified recipes 
2. Maintaining appropriate pour cost and food service
3. Maintaining a proficient level of tableside grace (i.e. gently placing drinks, being unobtrusive, and having a pleasant smile) 
4. Suggestive selling of the restaurant drinks and food 
5. Handling cash and other forms of payment efficiently and according to company guidelines.
6. Operating the register system (POS) according to company guidelines
7.  Demonstrating responsible alcohol service and checking guests’ ID who appear to be under 30 years old
8. Performing opening, closing, and side duties (setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning countertops, sweeping the floor; properly labeling, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the bar; stocking liquor, beer wine and glassware throughout the shift; properly sanitizing equipment, utensils and glassware) 
9. Communicating clearly and effectively in English with guests and co-workers 

Requirements: 

Skillset (Knowledge & Abilities) 

1. Knowledge of the bar products and how to mix and serve them 
2. Being able to regularly perform the essential functions of the job (bending and reaching; lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds; standing and moving around for up to 8 hours per shift)
3. Having adequate English language skills in order to communicate effectively with guests and co-workers 
4. Having adequate Arithmetic skills to reconcile guests’ checks 

Work Habits & Attitudes: 

1. Arriving on time, dressed properly, and ready to work with a positive attitude 
2.  Demonstrating a positive, friendly, and hospitable attitude toward guests and co-workers.
3. Working well and remaining calm and composed under pressure
4. Being organized, paying attention to detail, multitasking, and having a sense of urgency 

Company Core Values & Policies: 

1. Providing excellent service to guests and generating happy customers (Identifying, attending, and responding to guests’ needs in a positive, courteous and timely manner; taking guests’ orders and answering questions politely and effectively; acting in the guests’ best interest without jeopardizing business needs)
2. Being a supportive team player, working well within a team and demonstrating self-initiative3.
3. Maintaining a well-groomed appearance at all times 
4. Respecting and following the company policies and procedures
5. Following supervisors’ and peers’ directions well
6. Maintaining a clean and safe restaurant according to health and safety codes
7. Cost control and recycling whenever possible
8. Promoting and maintaining the Takami’s style of operations, service, and core values (honesty, integrity, intelligence and modesty)