Stoked Wood Fired Pizza Co. has immediate openings for Bartenders for our busy Cambridge location. We are located just steps from the Harvard Square stop on the T's Red line. We are a fast paced award winning full service restaurant with a strong cocktail and craft beer program. Boston Magazine's Best of Boston "Best Pizza" 2015, Improper Bostonian's Boston's Best "Best Pizza" 2016. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Most shifts are finished around 10pm but no later than midnight.

Our Cambridge bar program features over 30 specialty cocktails inspired by Polynesian Tiki cocktails. Cocktails ranging from the classic Gimlet all the way to large shareable cocktails involving toasting marshmallows and dry ice.

Cocktails aren't our only speciality, our 16 tap draught allows us to showcase a variety of local craft beers of all styles.

Experience is a plus but a positive attitude and strong work ethic are a must.

Position Overview

Bartenders at Stoked Pizza will greet and serve guests with superior product knowledge and create a warm and accommodating atmosphere while maintaining proper preparation and efficient execution of all beverage products. As a member of a team you will be expected to help out in other areas of the restaurant if your current responsibilities are fulfilled.

Essential Functions, Skills and Knowledge

• Promptly greets guests and takes orders; processes cash and credit card transactions
• Mixes and serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Maintain integrity of beverage menu through constant quality control
• Stay active and knowledgeable about industry/beverage trends and seasonal ingredients
• Nurture an atmosphere conducive to creating repeat customers and regular clientele
• Promote the Stoked Pizza brand
• Provide consistent, accurate & timely execution of beverage orders
• Accurate settling / transferring of bar tabs
• Proper cleaning, organizing, set up of glassware/ garnish /barware
• Maintaining proper mixer par-levels (juicing/prep-work)
• Manages the phone calls/ take-out orders
• Sets up and breaks down workstations, including cleaning and sanitizing
• Takes inventory counts and ensures product is stocked to appropriate levels
• Provides excellent customer service, anticipating guests needs
• Maintains a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, e
• Maintain the experience for the guests including though not limited to music selection & volume, specific accommodations requested
• Ensure cash handling policies and procedures such as proper cash out paperwork & nightly deposits
• Adheres to cash handling policies
• Perform all required sidework, including but not limited to following all opening and closing procedures
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum of (3) years of experience in high volume craft bars/restaurants strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Must have a passion for creating memorable hospitality experiences
• Knowledge and passion for wine & beer. Understanding and passion for craft cocktails & spirits
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Possess knowledge of food preparation techniques, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Must possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money
• Must be familiar with common and classic drink recipes, and desire to learn new recipes
• Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to move around during entire shift
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and directly with guests
• Must have a valid alcohol awareness certification or be capable of obtaining certification
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?
• Are you available to work lunch shifts on weekdays?

Experience:

• Bartending: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TiPs Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person