JOB SUMMARY:

The Bartender is responsible for the service of beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. Also to prepare beverages for other servers to supply to guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis
• Responsible for the maintaining of stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to insure product quality
• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promoting and documenting drink orders
• Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control
• Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest to maintain accountability of all beverages served

• Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma preferred
• Some Bartending experience or education required
• Ability to obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be reliable and responsible
• Bartending Experience is a must

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for extended periods of time