Bartender

Vintner's Table is excited to announce our newest location coming to Ardmore! We're building our team at 24 Cricket Avenue and hiring for multiple front and back-of-house positions. If you're passionate about hospitality, great food, and wine, we'd love to meet you.

Apply now and be part of the opening team at Vintner's Table Ardmore.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant's standard drink recipes


• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary


• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol


• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment


• Balance cash receipts


• Record drink orders accurately and immediately enter into the register system


• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking or arranging transportation for intoxicated guests


• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws


• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages, especially our wines


• Take beverage orders from serving staff and directly from guests seated at the bar


• Clean bars, work areas, and tables


• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks


• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar


• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks


• Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or contact management to do so


• Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays


• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas


• Recognize and learn the names of regular guests


• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies


• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager


• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement


• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant


• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations


• Plan, organize, and control the operations of bar


• Help complete prep work for the kitchen


• Create drink recipes


• Learn all aspects of Vintner's Table wine and have the ability to walk a guest through a tasting as well as provide information and exemplary service

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions


• Basic knowledge of wine service


• Basic mathematical skills


• Able to communicate effectively


• Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system


• 21 years of age or older; ability to pass RAMP training


• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)


• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible schedules


• Competitive compensation package


• Medical insurance options


• Company dining program


• Clear path for growth and career advancement