Bartender

Blue Plate Restaurant Company•Maple Grove, MN

19d

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing attentive, knowledgeable hospitality. The role calls for strong product knowledge, accurate drink preparation, efficient multitasking, sound cash handling, and the ability to build rapport with guests and guide their experience through genuine recommendations. Bartenders are expected to maintain awareness of the bar’s atmosphere and guest comfort, keep the work area clean and stocked, and uphold Blue Plate’s values of adaptability, commitment, and enthusiasm. The Bartender may provide work direction and supervision to the Barback. The position also includes completing required training, maintaining positive and respectful relationships with coworkers, supervisors, guests, vendors, and visitors, supporting the company’s mission without discrimination, and performing other duties as assigned. The job requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. One to three years of bartending experience is preferred. The role involves prolonged standing and walking, bending, climbing, lifting, twisting, and moving, including occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds and regularly lifting over the shoulders.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED equivalent.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
High ability to multitask.
Passion for the business.
Ability to develop and maintain strong, regular customer relationships.
Ability to provide work direction and an appropriate level of supervision for the Barback position, if applicable.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to pass all required pre-employment background checks.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and interpret a variety of instructions.
Ability to deal with a variety of variables.
Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Ability to communicate detailed or important instructions and information accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, twist, and move for prolonged periods; lift up to 75 pounds occasionally; and lift over the shoulders regularly.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of bartending experience.
Knowledge of a second language.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks.
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
Plan and present the bar menu.
Check customers’ identification and confirm that it meets the legal drinking age.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Stay focused on guests and nurture an excellent guest experience.
Provide work direction and supervision for the Barback position, if applicable.
Participate in and satisfactorily complete all required training for the position.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through respectful, professional, and appropriate conduct and communication with coworkers, supervisors, customers, vendors, and visitors.
Resolve conflicts in a positive manner and respect other people and their property.
Support the Blue Plate Restaurant Company mission by engaging appropriately in the business and treating customers, visitors, vendors, and colleagues with respect and dignity, without discrimination.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Build rapport with guests by introducing yourself, learning guests’ names, and developing regular customers.
Remain aware of the bar’s atmosphere and guest comfort, including music, lighting, and temperature, and adjust as appropriate.
Guide guests through their experience and sell products by offering options and recommendations.
Prepare drinks to recipe, pour beer, wine, and spirits accurately, multitask efficiently, clean as you go, and handle cash properly.
Maintain expertise in classic cocktails, products, techniques, temperatures, and ice.