Bartender

Hourly pay: $7.25 + tips

Overview:  This position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft and decanting wine to achieve the best taste and providing excellent customer service by following preferred standards for Bartenders.  Reports to a manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.


• Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.


• Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items in to the POS system; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.


• Maximize sale by using menu knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.


• Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.


• Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.


• Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established alcohol policies.


• Maintain cleanliness of lounge and service areas.


• Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.


• Collect accurate payment from the guests and members and deposit the exact amount of sales.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.


• Required 1 year of bartending experience in a casual environment.


• Ability to organize and prioritize while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.


• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.


• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate, alcohol point of sales.


• Knowledge of brands, selections and mixology recipes.


• Computer experience and knowledge of ordering procedures.


• Knowledge of basic health standards and sanitation procedures.


• Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required within 30 days of hire.


• Must have cash handling / credit card training within 30 days from hire.


• Possess Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and reach for 8 hour shift.


• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays.