Bartender

Job Summary
Join our Ital Pizza's dynamic team as a Bartender, where your energy and hospitality skills will create memorable experiences for our guests. In this role, you will craft and serve beverages with precision, provide exceptional customer service, and ensure a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Whether working in a fine dining setting, nightclub, or banquet event, you’ll be the face of hospitality, blending professionalism with enthusiasm to keep guests engaged and satisfied. Your expertise in food safety, POS systems, and beverage service will be essential in delivering top-tier service every shift.

Duties

• Complete opening duties as assigned.
• Understanding of Craft Cocktails
• Understanding of Italian wines.
• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and efficiently using POS systems such as Toast, Toast Tablet, Aloha POS or Micros POS.
• Legibly document orders when point of sale system is inoperative and distribute orders to appropriate manufacturing stations.
• Prepare alcohol items for the bar top and for the servers.
• Engage with guests warmly, taking orders, offering recommendations, utilizing salesmanship techniques, and ensuring an outstanding customer service experience.
• Anticipate Guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all Guests, however busy.
• Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly in resolving Guest complaints
• Open wine/champagne bottles and serve in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to Guest in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area in compliance with food safety standards and health regulations.
• Manage cash handling and cashiering duties accurately while balancing registers at the end of each shift.
• Present Guest checks (tablet) and process payments.
• Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies
• Report tips at the end of assigned shift.
• Monitor guest behavior to promote responsible drinking and prevent over-serving in accordance with alcohol policies.
• Restock bar supplies, garnishes, glassware, and beverages to ensure smooth service flow during busy hours.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for food service coordination during events like banquets or catering functions.
• Complete bar close out per restaurant standards.
• Complete closing duties as assigned.
• Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities

Requirements

• Proven experience as a bartender in fine dining establishments and banquet settings is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS, Micros POS, Toast ; basic math skills for cash handling and retail math are essential.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage guests professionally and positively.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper food handling procedures to ensure guest safety.
• Ability to manage time effectively during high-volume periods while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with serving alcohol responsibly in compliance with local laws; certification may be required depending on jurisdiction.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a friendly demeanor to foster a lively yet safe environment. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality experiences! We value energetic individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to bring their bartending expertise to our vibrant team. All positions are paid roles committed to providing a professional environment where your skills can shine!

Qualifications:

1. Must speak Fluent English.

3. Must be 21 years of age or older.

4. Must have at least 2 (two) years of minimum experience in the Food and Beverage or Hospitality industry and fine dinning restaurant.

5. Must have a High School Diploma.

6. Must be available to work at least a minimum of 20 hours a week.

7. Clean background check.

9. Must have two valid forms of government identification that qualify employee to work in the United States. Our company actively participate in E-Verification USCIS program.

10. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Competencies

• Craft Cocktail experience.
• Customer Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Organizational Skills.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Microsoft proficiency

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of hosting or hospitality experience in upscale environment
• Preferred Education and Experience
• 3 years bar-tending in a Craft Cocktail bar/restaurant.
• Supervisory Responsibility
• This position has not supervisory responsibility
• Physical Demands
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stands during entire shift.
• Reaches, bends and stoops frequently.
• Verbally communicates with guests and phone callers.
• Must be able to read and write.
• This position requires frequent washing of hands.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position may require long hours, weekend work, and holidays.

Travel

No travel is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Spectrum Restaurant Management Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26