Bartender - Departure (Part-Time Seasonal)

Sage Hospitality•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Departure, one of America's hottest Asian restaurants, is currently hiring a Bartender for a seasonal period from April through September. Located atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure offers an ambitious menu that blends authentic coastal Asian cuisines with the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, featuring street food-styled starters, meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties, and market-fresh sushi. As part of Sage Restaurant Concept, Departure focuses on creating independent restaurants and lounges in prime locations, providing highly designed, innovative, and locally-focused food and beverage experiences. The Bartender is responsible for the set-up, mixing of drinks, service, and clean-up of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction, and adherence to company standards and profit maximization.

Requirements

Bartending training and certification
TIPS Certified
2 years bartending experience
Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
Must be able to use records and all special requests.
Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instruction in English.
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
Ability to accurately count cash.
Ability to operate cash register.

Responsibilities

Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
Know and comply with state liquor laws.
Ensure established pars are maintained.
Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.