Event Bartender

Description

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve our classical foxtails and a variety of craft beer. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.

To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable. Must practice safe and responsible alcohol service. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management and deemed necessary from time to time.

• Interact with customers, make drink recommendations, and take orders.
• Inform customers about new beverages and specials.
• Select and mix ingredients, garnish glasses, and serve beverages to customers.
• Check identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Comply with all food safety and quality regulations.
• Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensure charges are accurate and      balance the cash register.
• Restock bar as needed.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized bar.
• Stay up to date on new menu items.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Basic math and computer skills
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of a wide range of beverages
• Previous waitstaff and/or banquet experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands listed below are used frequently and represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. (Shifts can vary up to 10 hours or double shift)
• Push, pull or lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder height