BARTENDER

Description

ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS:

Must be available to work weekends and evenings/late nights.

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to each guest and maintain a safe environment by identifying problem guests and having them removed.
• Keep the bar area clean in accordance with the company guidelines as well as the requirements of the local health department.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all discrepancies in the final drawer tally.
• Greet Guests with a smile (and by name if known) and welcome them to the restaurant.
• Mix all drinks based on the serving sizes as outlined to keep drink costs at a minimum and consistent. 
• Develop an efficient work pace that keeps the customers at the bar always satisfied. 
• Prepare and assemble food items from the menu, including appetizers, snacks, and light meals.
• Educate customers on food items, how they are prepared and served. *Current set up is Grab n’ Go and not full kitchen setting.  
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food handling standards. 
• Provide a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons.
• Check identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers.
• Keep a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, food condiments and other accessories.
• Organize the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory.
• Slice, pit, and prepare fruit garnishes for drinks. Date per requirements of health codes. 
• Assist in ensuring patrons always have a safe ride home, calling a taxi or Uber when appropriate.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.

Requirements

• Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance. 
• A desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team. 
• Passion for providing extraordinary service. 
• An appetite for learning (and great food). 
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts. 
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment. 
• High School Diploma, or a General Education Degree (GED) is preferred. 
• Maricopa County Food Handlers Card required.
• Title IV Alcohol Certification 
• Restaurant and Customer experience preferred. 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.