Bartender

CONCEPT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP•Denver, CO

16d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Thirsty Lion Gastropub is hiring a Bartender for its Union Station location in Denver, Colorado. The bartender prepares and serves food and beverages while providing friendly, professional service and helping ensure guests are cared for throughout their visit. The role includes learning menu items, specials, seasonal beers, drinks, promotions, and events; entering orders accurately in the POS; handling transactions in accordance with company policies; and following service, safety, and alcohol-service requirements. Bartenders also prepare drinks to company recipes and standards, maintain and stock bar areas, and contribute to teamwork and cost control. The position requires working a variety of scheduled shifts according to operational needs, including late hours, weekends, and holidays, in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Able to obtain a valid food service and alcohol permit.
Able to perform basic mathematics.
Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts based on operational needs, including late hours, weekends, and holidays.
Able to work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Demonstrates good time-management and multitasking skills.
Consistently maintains a friendly and outgoing approach toward guests, management, and coworkers.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prepare the assigned section so it is ready at the scheduled time.
Learn and be knowledgeable about food and beverage menus, specials, seasonal beers and drinks before greeting guests.
Follow the required steps of service for each guest.
Enter food and beverage orders accurately and promptly into the POS.
Help other employees to support guest satisfaction.
Follow company accounting procedures for cash, credit card, gift card, discounts, promotions, and employee meals.
Interact with guests, coworkers, and managers in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.
Ensure guests are cared for from arrival through departure.
Follow management and supervisor direction, including requests for side work and cleaning.
Follow state liquor laws and company policies for alcohol service and enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances.
Attend scheduled food, bar, or service training.
Follow company policies in the employee handbook and department training manual.
Minimize china and glass breakage.
Prepare alcoholic drinks according to company recipes and standards, consistently using a jigger and following drink procedures.
Minimize liquor loss and support cost control.
Rotate and stock coolers with the required products and quantities.
Keep alcohol storage areas locked and secure.
Maintain thorough knowledge of bar setup and closing procedures.
Follow company and state safety guidelines.
Arrive as scheduled, prepared for shift responsibilities, well-groomed, and in proper uniform.