Bartender
About The Position
The Wiseguy Lounge is a bourbon bar recognized by The Bourbon Review as one of the top bourbon bars in America. It serves award-winning cocktails, rotating craft beers, and an exclusive collection of elite bourbons. The Bartender prepares and serves high-quality craft cocktails and drinks, provides knowledgeable bourbon recommendations, and delivers attentive guest service. The role also involves maintaining and stocking the bar, handling transactions and supply orders, following safety and sanitation procedures, and helping ensure smooth bar operations. The position requires flexible hours, including weekends and late-night availability.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Bartender in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior craft cocktail-making skills.
- Extensive bourbon knowledge and the ability to educate customers about selections.
- Advanced bartending skills and abilities.
- At least one year of related experience.
- TIPS certification or ServSafe Safe Service of Alcohol certification within 30 days of employment.
- Must be of legal drinking age or older.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and late nights.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods while preparing drinks.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper techniques to prevent injury.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of mixology, bartending, or other related training.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve high-quality craft cocktails and drinks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of bourbon and help customers make selections.
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting and thanking guests, engaging with them, and building rapport.
- Continue learning about the alcohol industry.
- Keep the bar clean and organized throughout the shift.
- Prepare fruit and other garnishes before opening.
- Arrange glasses and liquor bottles attractively.
- Verify that customers are of legal drinking age.
- Use sound judgment and refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons when necessary.
- Refer escalations promptly and appropriately to the Head Bartender and Bar Manager.
- Submit orders or create requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar supplies.
- Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate with the team to support smooth and efficient bar operations.
- Follow health, sanitation, safety practices, and protocols.
- Open and close the store while monitoring guests and ensuring safe practices.
- Complete orders quickly and accurately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
