Bartender

Potomac Family Dining Group•Chester, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for providing bar guests with superior food and beverage service in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The role includes preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, serving food and drinks, interacting with guests, processing orders and payments, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. The Bartender may occasionally be scheduled to serve guests in Carside To-Go.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior bar service experience.
Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other team members.
Ability to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including standing and moving for extended periods and lifting items.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
Bilingual experience.
High school degree or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and promptly.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by mixing ingredients according to Applebee’s standards.
Interact verbally with bar guests to create a friendly and upbeat experience.
Greet guests, answer questions, and make suggestions about food and drinks.
Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes.
Present checks to bar patrons, make correct change, and complete necessary credit transactions.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen through the computerized point-of-sale register system accurately and promptly.
Manage alcohol service in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and company and brand policies.
Participate in clearing and resetting the bar area.
Occasionally serve guests in Carside To-Go.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
Drive sales using suggestive selling techniques and help create a positive customer experience and develop customer and community relationships to increase guest visits.
Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant traffic.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area to the dumpster.