Bartender

Goodfellas Pizzeria•Chattanooga, TN

10h

About The Position

The Wiseguy Lounge is hiring a Bartender to prepare high-quality craft cocktails and drinks and provide excellent guest service. The role requires extensive bourbon knowledge and the ability to help guests choose selections, maintain a clean and organized bar, and support efficient bar operations. Bartenders are responsible for safe alcohol service, accurate transactions, bar supplies, and opening or closing the store while monitoring guests and following safety practices. The position requires flexible availability, including weekends and late nights.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Bartender in a fast-paced environment.
Superior craft cocktail-making skills.
Extensive bourbon knowledge and the ability to educate customers about different selections.
Advanced bartending skills and abilities.
At least one year of related experience.
TIPS certification or SERVSafe Safe Service of Alcohol certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and late nights.
Must be of legal drinking age or older.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve high-quality craft cocktails and drinks.
Demonstrate bourbon knowledge and help customers make selections.
Provide excellent customer service by greeting and thanking guests, engaging with them, and building rapport.
Continuously train and learn about the alcohol industry.
Keep the bar clean and organized throughout the shift.
Prepare fruit and other garnishes before opening.
Attractively display glasses and liquor bottles.
Verify that customers are of legal drinking age.
Use sound judgment and refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons when necessary.
Promptly and appropriately refer escalations to the Head Bartender and Bar Manager.
Submit orders or create requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar supplies.
Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently.
Collaborate with the team to support smooth and efficient bar operations.
Follow health, sanitation, safety practices, and protocols.
Open and close the store while monitoring guests and ensuring safe practices.