Beverage Server / Bartender

Job Details

• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.

• Serve wine draught, bottled beer, non-alcoholic beverages and food.

• Collect money for drinks served.

• Orders and requisitions liquors and supplies. Stock and replenish glasses, beverages, mixes, fruit, and guest supplies.

• Place bottled goods and glasses to make an attractive display.

• Wash glasses, bar, and equipment.

• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks; prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese and cold meats.

• Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.

• If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned associates in the absence of the Supervisor, (b) assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned associates.

• Begin each shift by preparing and organizing the station and prepping all food necessary to start serving.

• Prepare all orders as requested by the guest and ensure all orders are cooked quickly and according to order; also ensure that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.

• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation

• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.

• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.

• Read recipes of items to be prepared.

• Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.

• Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.

• Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy items, such as trays.

• Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.