JOB FAIR - Bartender, Longleaf Restaurant

UPCOMING JOB FAIR!

We invite you to attend our upcoming Job Fair on Monday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers and participate in a one-on-one interview.  Please review the job description below. Completing your application in advance is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth process, and don’t forget to bring a copy of your resume.

Location: Longleaf Restaurant - 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30309

Please park in the garage and make your way to the Garden entrance. Upon arrival, check in at the Hardin Visitor Center, where you will be directed to Longleaf Restaurant. Parking will be validated for Job Fair attendees. 

If you are unable to attend, your application will still be reviewed.

Position Summary

The bartender is enthusiastic and provides excellent guest experience by creating classic and innovative drinks exceeding guest needs and expectations during the dining experience. 

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all preparation of bar products, mixing ingredients, and serving drinks
• Ensure solid product knowledge of all items being sold
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly, requests identification, and adhere to all alcohol service policies and procedures
• Perform clean up duties to maintain the quality appearance of the work area, including cleaning equipment
• Perform breakdown of all products and supplies that are pulled and return product to the appropriate storage location

• 2+ year bartending experience in an upscale full-service restaurant including a full-service bar
• 2+ year experience mixing craft cocktails from scratch
• Must have completed alcohol service training – TIPS certification
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to be organized
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to change
• Attention to detail and excellent math skills 
• Must be able to interact with the public in a confident and professional manner
• Demonstrate excellent listening and clear speaking skills
• Exceptional communications skills – communicating with guests to receive orders
• Must have access to reliable transportation and be able to report to work on a changing schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical requirements

• Standing and walking 100% of the time
• Position occasionally requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work outside at times, including in the elements during all seasons

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard