Bartender

Applebee's (Potomac Family Dining Group)•Winchester, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for providing bar guests with superior food and beverage service in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The role includes preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, assisting guests with food and drink choices, processing payments, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. The position may occasionally include serving guests in a Carside To-Go role. Travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior bar service experience.
Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
Physical ability to clean tables, table legs, and booth seats and pick up floor debris.
Ability to transport plates, glasses, and baskets between the service bar and kitchen more than 30 times per work period.
Mobility required throughout the work period.
Ability to transport glass racks and cases weighing up to 25 pounds, up to 15 times per work period.
Ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours.
Good balance and ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequent immersion of hands in water throughout a work period.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
Bilingual experience.
High school degree or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and promptly.
Mix ingredients to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Applebee’s standards.
Interact verbally with bar guests in a friendly and upbeat manner.
Greet guests, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and drinks.
Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Slice fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks.
Present guest checks, make correct change, and complete necessary credit transactions.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen through the point-of-sale computerized register system accurately and promptly.
Manage alcohol service according to applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and company and brand policies.
Participate in clearing and resetting the bar area.
Occasionally serve guests in a Carside To-Go role.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
Use suggestive selling to drive sales, create a strong guest experience, and develop customer and community relationships that increase guest visits.
Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant business.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area to the dumpster.