Bartender

Atlas Restaurant Group•Baltimore, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Atlas Restaurant Group, the Bartender greets guests, learns their preferences, answers questions, recommends menu items, and prepares and serves beverages and food. The role includes upselling items, creating recipes, using proper equipment and ingredients, and handling basic cleaning duties. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

One to two previous years of experience as a bartender.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid form of identification and be at least 18 years old, the minimum age to serve alcohol.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Basic understanding of cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Must be a team player.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a polite and attentive demeanor.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Dependability and reliability in fulfilling job obligations.
Attention to detail and understanding of drink-mixing tools and techniques.
Ability to remain composed and avoid aggressive behavior in difficult situations.
May require food handler certification, depending on local regulations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate discounts and tips, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to learn and use Toast Point-of-Sale (POS) and Restaurant365 systems.
Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written company directives and initiatives; basic English knowledge is highly preferred.
Ability to understand government policies and regulations and effectively answer questions and speak to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and creatively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, handle or manipulate objects, tools or controls, talk, hear, taste, and smell; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds, sit, climb stairs, and maintain balance; meet vision and focus demands; and respond quickly to fire or other emergencies.
Personal accountability, professionalism, effective teamwork, openness to giving and receiving feedback, and emotional awareness in workplace relationships.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of English is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant guests.
Interact with guests, take orders, and serve food and drinks.
Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Mix ingredients to prepare classic and specialty cocktails.
Check guests’ identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions; ensure charges are accurate, return correct change, and balance the cash register.
Stay guest-focused and sustain an excellent guest experience.
Upsell items, create recipes, and use proper equipment and ingredients.