Bartender

Dave & Buster's•Niles, OH

About The Position

The Bartender provides fast, friendly service and attends to Guests’ needs to deliver an enjoyable experience. The role combines food and beverage service with accurate order entry, payment handling, and upkeep of the bar and surrounding areas. Bartenders follow company sanitation and alcohol-awareness procedures, use Micros to enter orders and process transactions, and work cooperatively with other Team members in a busy restaurant and entertainment environment. Restaurant or bar experience is preferred but not required. The stated hourly compensation is $5.25; the posting also lists a salary range of $5.50–$5.50.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to read and communicate in English.
Must communicate effectively with Guests to generate enthusiasm about the D&B experience.
Must be friendly and able to smile frequently.
Must meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, moving about the facility, standing or walking for the entire shift, and frequently reaching, bending, stooping, mopping, sweeping, and wiping.
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, including freezers and areas around cooking equipment, and in noisy, fast-paced, distracting conditions.
Must be able to read and write handwritten notes.
Must work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant and/or bar experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver a friendly, attentive Guest experience and create a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team members.
Keep the immediate supervisor informed of significant problems or unusual matters, take corrective action when needed, or suggest alternatives.
Follow company sanitation procedures and alcohol-awareness practices, including recognizing intoxication and alerting a Manager when Guest behavior warrants it.
Follow bar recipes to ensure consistency, control costs, and support Guest satisfaction.
Maintain a clean station; set up and take down station tables; and complete opening, closing, and shift side work in a timely manner.
Greet Guests, accurately take food and drink orders, explain menu items and preparation, and enter orders into Micros in the correct sequence with appropriate modifications and charges.
Manage sales on personal Micros keys, operate credit card machines, make change accurately, maintain adequate cash and coin, and account for all monies at the end of each shift.
Prepare and deliver properly garnished food to designated bar areas and other restaurant sections as needed.
Work efficiently according to the “Full hands in, Full hands out” philosophy; participate in incentives and contests to drive sales and promote the brand.
Complete bar inventories and daily requisition sheets as requested and required.
Assist with party setup and breakdown and help other Team members as needed or as business dictates.
Bus and reset tables; check back after food delivery, maintain drink levels, remove clutter, pre-bus, and respond to Guest needs promptly.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with other company Team members to support morale, productivity, and efficiency.