Bartender

Goodfellas Pizzeria•Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

The Bartender at The Wiseguy Lounge prepares high-quality craft cocktails and drinks and provides knowledgeable, welcoming service to guests. The role includes sharing extensive bourbon knowledge, helping customers choose selections, and building rapport through attentive guest interactions. Bartenders maintain a clean, organized, and attractively presented bar; prepare garnishes before opening; monitor guest safety and legal drinking age; and use sound judgment when refusing service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons. They also handle transactions, assist with ordering supplies, collaborate with the team, and may open and close the store. The position requires flexible availability, including weekends and late nights, and adherence to health, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Bartender in a fast-paced environment.
Superior craft cocktail-making skills.
Extensive bourbon knowledge and ability to educate customers about different selections.
Advanced bartending skills and abilities.
At least one year of related experience.
TIPS Certification or SERVSafe in Safe Service of Alcohol within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and late nights.
Must be of legal drinking age or older.
Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper injury-prevention techniques.

Nice To Haves

Completion of mixology, bar-keeping, or other related training.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve high-quality craft cocktails and drinks.
Demonstrate extensive bourbon knowledge and help customers make selections.
Greet and thank guests, engage with them, provide excellent customer service, and build rapport.
Continue training and learning about the alcohol industry.
Keep the bar clean and organized throughout the shift.
Prepare fruit and other garnishes before opening.
Display glasses and liquor bottles attractively.
Verify customers are of legal drinking age.
Use proper judgment and refuse service when necessary to intoxicated or disruptive patrons.
Refer escalations promptly and appropriately to the Head Bartender and Bar Manager.
Submit orders or create requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently.
Collaborate with the team to support smooth and efficient bar operations.
Follow health and sanitation practices, safety procedures, and protocols.
Open and close the store while monitoring guests and ensuring safe practices.