Bartender

Responsibilities:

• Provides a pleasant drinking experience to customers.

• Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area.

• Attends to the detail and presentation of each order.

• Prepares and maintains ingredients by following recipes.

• Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items.

• Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and submits orders to supervisor; assists with receipt of deliveries.

• Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with supervisor.

• Ensures smooth operation of bar services during absence of supervisor.

• Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, including dishwashing as needed.

• Listens to customer complaints and suggestions and resolves complaints.

• Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.

• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

• Able to assist the team by fulfilling other front of house positions, such as serving tables during their shift, when needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry working as a bartender

• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to handle money accurately

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and deliver orders in a timely manner

• Ability to work well with others

• Extensive knowledge of wine and wine pairing with dishes on the menu

• Knowledge of common cocktails

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to utilize a restaurant POS software platform

• Willing to engage in further education and evolve