Ashland Bartender
About The Position
The Restaurant Bartender creates exceptional guest experiences through skilled beverage preparation, warm engagement, and efficient service. The role combines creativity, product knowledge, and attention to detail to deliver a vibrant and welcoming bar atmosphere within the restaurant setting. The bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, offers recommendations, and provides personalized service while maintaining beverage quality, bar cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with alcohol-service regulations. The role coordinates with restaurant colleagues and may assist with restocking and barback support during busy shifts. Regular attendance, participation in mandatory training and meetings, and other assigned duties are required. Work schedules may vary to reflect business needs.
Requirements
- Previous food and beverage experience.
- Knowledge of cocktail techniques, beer and wine offerings, and responsible alcohol service.
- Excellent guest service and communication skills.
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Friendly and approachable, with strong guest-engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple drink orders efficiently during peak periods.
- Attention to detail in recipe execution, safety practices, and presentation.
- Service-driven approach to enhancing each guest’s dining experience.
- Collaborative approach to supporting restaurant operations.
Nice To Haves
- Bartending experience is strongly preferred.
- TIPS or similar alcohol-service certification.
- Hotel or upscale restaurant experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
- Recommend cocktails, wine, or pairings based on guest interests.
- Ensure beverages meet quality and presentation standards.
- Greet guests warmly and provide personalized, attentive service.
- Take drink orders from guests and servers accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor alcohol consumption and follow responsible service practices.
- Set up and break down the bar, ensuring supplies, equipment, and garnishes are ready for service.
- Maintain a clean and organized bar, including glassware, surfaces, tools, and waste areas.
- Track inventory levels and report shortages to leadership.
- Adhere to all state and local alcohol-service regulations.
- Coordinate with servers, barbacks, and culinary teams for smooth operations.
- Assist with restocking and barback support during busy shifts.
- Maintain regular attendance in conformance with standards.
- Attend mandatory training sessions and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) and company match
- Paid sick days, vacation, and holidays
- Paid bereavement and paid pet bereavement
- Training and development opportunities and career growth
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Team Member hotel rates, discounts, and perks
- Uniforms provided with complimentary dry cleaning
- Discounted dry cleaning for non-uniformed Team Members
- On-site discounted garage parking
- Discounted MARTA transit pass program
- Complimentary meals in the Team Member Café while working
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
