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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Mixes and, in a responsible manner, serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as food. Serve bar and dining room guests per Applebee’s specifications in a courteous and timely manner.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1. Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water and juices to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in such portions and in a proper glassware as specified by Applebee’s.
2. Serves and pours wine, bottled beer and draft beer according to proportions and in proper glassware as specified by Applebee’s.
3. Follows all PLCB laws and Applebee’s Responsible Service of Alcohol system to ensure guests are not over served, becoming intoxicated over the legal limit. Alerts Manager should a guess appear intoxicated and reacts accordingly.
4. Interacts verbally with all bar guests as well as dining room guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
5. Completes opening and closing duties and checklists as assigned.
6. Serves food and drink to all bar guests as well as assists with dining room guests if needed.
7. Slices fruit and vegetable garnishes at a prescribed par level each day.
8. Stocks juices, ice, alcohol, beer, wine, and any other product needed to properly and efficiently operate the bar as prescribed by Applebee’s.
9. Keeps the bar area, including bar top, floor and storage areas, clean and free of debris, dirty glassware, plates, silverware and trash.
10. Presents guest checks to bar patrons. Makes correct change and / or completes any necessary charge card or gift card transactions.
11. Processes employee and manager food orders
12. Relays food orders to kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system, as well as accounts for every drink poured behind the bar on same.
13. Takes part in any and all company related initiatives and activities such as gift card sales and promotions, charitable programs and related meetings, etc.
14. Any and all other operational tasks as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

1. Must be at least 18 years of age upon date of hire
2. Ability to wipe down tables including bases, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
3. Transports plates, glasses and trays to and from the dining room, service bar and kitchen a minimum of 30 times per shift.
4. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.
5. Mobility and full range of movement throughout the shift
6. Transports glass rack, plate ware, cases of food and beverage which weigh up to 30 pounds a minimum of 15 times per shift.
7. Able to respond quickly in an emergency situation to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to stand and exert fast paced mobility for periods of up to 6 (six) hours in length.
2. Must have good sense of balance, able to bend, kneel and react swiftly to actions surrounding them.
3. Must have the ability to lift bus pans, trays, cases of food and beverage weighing as much as 30 pounds.