Bartender

Bartender Position Summary:  You are an experienced bartender! You can confidently navigate between the busy bar and keeping an eye on the restaurant and your team’s needs. You’ll be part of a team of anywhere from 8 to 20 people, removing obstacles in an effort to maximize productivity and to ensure your guests have a wonderful experience, leaving happy and satisfied.

Bartender Responsibilities:

• Brings integrity and consistency to service delivery approach and models organization’s values
• Self-motivated and never shy to take initiative
• Memorizes daily food and drink specials as well as customer favorites, and regulars’ preferences
• Must have an exceptional work ethic and the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Has intimate knowledge of full drink menu
• Ability to make cocktails, learns an extensive menu
• Uses excellent customer service and displays friendliness throughout the course of your shift in person and on the phone
• Ensure guest satisfaction by leveraging effective communication skills; builds long-term relationships
• Completes side work with professionalism and commitment to quality
• Is organized and timely with presenting reports
• Presents spaces at their best with a strong commitment to cleanliness
• Is responsible about intervening on excessive consumption; able to prioritize safety above revenue potential when needed
• Brings a positive attitude every shift and treats everyone (clients and colleagues alike) with respect
• Maintains composure, remains calm and patient despite dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Brings A-game to every shift; serves guests with a calm sense of urgency
• Performs opening and closing duties with timeliness, thoroughness and attention to detail
• Set up team for success; ensure bar and supplies are stocked for next shift
• Displays infectious energy and initiative – brings the hustle

Need to know:

·         Nights and weekend availability is a must!

·         Availability for ALL University of Michigan football home games preferred

·         You may be asked to lift up to 20 lbs throughout a shift

·         You need to have basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience needed:  three to five years’ experience bartending in a high volume, full-service restaurant/bar that is used to constant business 

Benefits:

·         Meal benefits, competitive pay

·         Fun place to work