Bartender

Bartenders work directly with customers by mixing and serving drink orders. Their responsibilities include verifying age requirements, knowing alcohol pairing and tastes, knowing how to make traditional and classy drinks, processing payments, managing inventory and cleaning bar supplies. Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders at a restaurant, pub, hotel, club or private event to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. They have extensive knowledge of common drinks, which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines. Bartenders may also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers.  

• Verify the customers’ ages • Mix traditional and creative cocktails • Process payment • Clean glasses and bar utensils • Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences • Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits • Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift • Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations • Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails • Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings • Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness • Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and be responsive • Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol • Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments • Physical ability to stand or walk for long periods of time