Bartender

Areas USA, Inc•Houston, TX

23d

About The Position

The Bartender serves beverages and food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner to support guest satisfaction. The role prepares drinks for guests and other servers and acts as cashier for the facility. The Bartender reports to the Concept Manager and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
At least one year of bartending experience.
Verbal and written English-language skills sufficient to communicate with guests and take orders.
Basic mathematical skills for operating a cash register, making change, totaling checks and charges, counting the bank, preparing cash drops, and understanding portion sizes.
Food handler or liquor permits as required by law.
Ability to remember, recite, and promote menu items.
Ability to operate a keyboard and use point-of-sale procedures to pre-check orders and close checks.
Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for extended periods, including up to eight hours.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and alcoholic beverage service.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Brand certification, as required.

Responsibilities

Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to standard drink recipes.
Enter orders at the point of sale and create a check for each guest, including guests served by other beverage servers.
Accept payments, process credit card charges, make change, execute vouchers properly, and balance monies.
Wash and sterilize glassware.
Prepare drink garnishes and replenish snacks and appetizers for bar patrons.
Maintain, cut, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to ensure product quality.
Follow applicable state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including rules for serving minors and intoxicated guests.
Contact management and security personnel regarding disorderly guests.
Clear and reset tables in the bar area.
Follow the Guest Program’s steps of service, present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions about beverages.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the bar, including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
Report equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
Restock bar inventory and supplies, including beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, and condiments.
Fill in as needed to support smooth and efficient restaurant operations, as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.