Bartender

The Ruby Hotel & Bar•Round Rock, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the position of the Bartender is to prepare drinks for guests and to serve them in a professional and courteous manner. Drinks will also be prepared for the Food and Cocktail Servers upon request. The position may also involve serving food to the guests. The essential hospitality standards must be used at all times: eye contact, smile, speak first, and engage in polite conversation.

Requirements

All Employees are required to follow property policy and procedures
All employees must perform all duties and tasks by supervisory and/or general manager
TABC certified
BarSmarts online certification

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications like cicerone, sommelier, CCS/CCW, etc. are highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Greet and serve guests at the bar.
Pour drinks, using standard pour according to specifications.
Serve drinks to guests, along with filling orders for the Food and Cocktail Servers.
Write drink orders.
Handle cash and credit transactions.
Clean and change ash trays and empty trash cans as necessary.
Fill and clean ice bins.
Stock beer and wine coolers.
Clean shelving, stainless steel, mixers, cups, blenders and soda guns.
Notify a manager if a guest is becoming intoxicated or rude to other guests.
Follow uniform and grooming specifications.
Communicate with support crew and management.
Serve food if requested.
Operate bar equipment.
Unpack deliveries and stock bar.
Record accurate "tip out" sheets.
Greet guests with eye contact and a smile.
Pour a glass of water and place food and drink menus in front of the guest upon greeting.
Place a coaster or beverage napkin in front of the guest once a drink order has been taken.
Work to maintain communication behind the bar.
Work quickly to prepare drink orders.
Serve orders within three minutes.
Make eye contact with the guest when serving the order, smiling and requesting that they enjoy the beverage.
Check in with guest within the first couple of sips to make certain they enjoy the beverage, and at that time inquire whether they would like food as well.
Adhere to uniform standards as set forth by the restaurant and bar concept.
Maintain uniforms in good condition.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance.
Carry a wine key and charge key at all times.
Be engaged, friendly, aware of surroundings, and interact well with coworkers.
Be well-versed in the food and beverage menus, and aware of ingredients and inventory.
Follow property policy and procedures.
Perform all duties and tasks by supervisory and/or general manager.