Bar Bartender
About The Position
The Bar Bartender crafts and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wine, beer, and specialty drinks, while creating an engaging and welcoming experience for guests. The role involves preparing drinks to recipes and guest preferences, recommending customized cocktails, taking orders, answering menu questions, and addressing guest complaints or special requests professionally. The bartender prepares the bar for each shift and maintains a clean, organized service area. They monitor beverage and supply inventory, follow safety and sanitation practices and applicable alcohol-service laws, verify guest identification, and monitor alcohol consumption to support responsible service. Working with servers, barbacks, and kitchen staff, the bartender helps deliver timely, coordinated service and supports restocking and barback duties during busy periods. The role requires regular attendance, participation in mandatory training sessions and meetings, and flexibility to work varying schedules based on business needs. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a food and beverage setting is required.
- Comprehensive understanding of alcoholic beverages, cocktail recipes, preparation techniques, appropriate glassware, and bar equipment.
- Knowledge of legal regulations for alcohol service; TIPS or local state-approved certification, or ability to obtain certification, is required.
- Strong guest-service skills and a focus on creating memorable experiences.
- Basic proficiency with computer systems for order processing and inventory tracking.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bartending experience is highly preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wine, beer, and specialty drinks, following recipes and guest preferences.
- Create and recommend cocktails tailored to individual guest tastes.
- Ensure drinks meet quality and presentation standards.
- Greet and engage guests, provide personalized service, take drink orders, and answer questions about menu options.
- Handle guest complaints and special requests professionally.
- Set up the bar at the start of each shift, preparing equipment, garnishes, and supplies.
- Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including glassware, surfaces, and waste disposal.
- Monitor and report inventory levels for beverages, garnishes, and supplies.
- Follow safety, sanitation, and alcohol-service regulations, including verifying guest identification.
- Monitor guest alcohol consumption and enforce responsible service practices.
- Follow state and local laws regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
- Collaborate with servers, barbacks, and kitchen staff to provide smooth and timely service.
- Restock supplies and support barback duties during busy periods.
- Foster a positive team environment and deliver exceptional service.
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance 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, holidays, and paid bereavement.
- Training and development opportunities and career growth.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Pet insurance and pet bereavement.
- Team member hotel rates, discounts, and other perks.
- Complimentary parking.
- Complimentary meals in the Team Member Café while working.
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and entertainment venues.
- Community volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
