Bartender

Bartender Job description

Join The Mission Family and grow with our team of committed culinary professionals as we continue to serve the finest Modern Latin fare in Arizona led by the award-winning Chef Matt Carter. Chef Carter is featured in Phoenix Cooks: Recipes from the City’s Finest Chefs, by AZ Hall of Fame writer Christina Barrueta.

“The Mission’s Chef Matt Carter has played a huge role in making Phoenix the dynamic food city it is now. Almejas al Vapor, duck carnitas empanadas, slow roasted pork with pineapple habanero, Brussels sprouts tacos with Chile de arbol—just thinking about some of my favorite dishes makes my mouth water!” – Christina Barrueta, author of Phoenix Cooks.

There is ample room for growth within The Mission Restaurants and restaurant group. Chef Carter partners with two other standout concepts in the valley Zinc Bistro and Fat Ox. Zinc Bistro, a French bistro, is located in the Kierland Commons a stone’s throw away from The Mission Kierland Restaurant. Fat Ox is the modern Italian steakhouse of the family and is located on Lincoln and Scottsdale Rd.

Bartenders collaborate with our Cooks, Chefs, Restaurant Management and other food service staff to provide excellent customer service while maintaining the positive reputation we have established since 2008.

Please Note: current Food Handlers Certification and current title 4 Liquor Certification is required for this position

We are open on all holidays-- daytime, nighttime, and holiday availability is REQUIRED for this position.

Skills:

• Resume and minimum 3 years verifiable working experience as a bartender

• Fine dining experience is preferred for this position

• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks

• Ability to enter items in POS system and accept payment

• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean

Responsibilities:

• Prepare classic and signature alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant guests

• Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks

• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations

• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails

• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age

• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

• Comply with all food and beverage regulations