Restaurant Bartender

The Restaurant Bartender is responsible for providing outstanding bar service during a guest’s visit to the restaurant. This position strives to meet and exceed customer’s needs while dining and goes above and beyond to deliver a lasting experience for the guest. 

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a Part-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free individual membership to our massive 80,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. (Upgrade to family membership at 50% off the total price).
• 1.5x your hourly rate of pay for holiday hours worked
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including our upscale restaurant, Forklift and Palate
• 35% off all Nook apparel
• Free child watch (3 hour increments)
• Discounts on birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
• Discounts at participating local restaurants and businesses

Essential Job Functions 

• Welcome guests to the restaurant’s bar areas in a professional and courteous manner 
• Memorize the restaurant drink and food menu including daily specials 
• Make drink and dining suggestions based on guest’s wants and needs 
• Take all orders for food and beverage at the bar areas 
• Enter orders using a POS system 
• Consistently enforce liquor laws in accordance with state and federal guidelines 
• Assist in the creation of new drink menu items 
• Manage bar inventory and complete order sheets to maintain par levels 
• Serve customer orders with high level of accuracy 
• Ensure guest dietary needs are met with assistance of back of the house staff 
• Repeatedly check-in with guest during their time in the bar area ensure all requests have been met and exceeded  
• Assist with clearing the bar during and after meal service 
• Suggest additional menu items to the guest during their service 
• Prepare checks and receive payment from guest 
• Clean bar area space including tabletop, floors, and other exposed surfaces when necessary 
• Carry bus trays to the kitchen for washing and assist with washing as needed 
• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language 
• Must have dependable transportation to and from work 
• At least one year of experience as a bartender 
• Previous experience in a restaurant setting 
• Current TIPS certification or the successful completion within 60 days of employment 
• Must display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn and professional image in compliance with Spooky Nook Sports guidelines 
• Brings integrity to every interaction, takes initiative to jump in where needed, lifts up teammates to win together, and creates an environment where positivity and kindness shape every guest experience. If that sounds like you, learn more about joining our team on our careers page.

Working Conditions 

• Physical requirements necessary include walking, standing, bending, reaching, carrying and lifting 
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently 
• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays