Seasonal PT Bartender

Juliet Italian Kitchen•Austin, TX

About The Position

Juliet Italian Kitchen in the Arboretum is hiring a seasonal, part-time bartender to support holiday parties and events. The bartender provides customer service by preparing and serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The role requires familiarity with a range of drink recipes and the ability to prepare drinks accurately, quickly, and without waste. The position also involves serving guests at the bar, processing orders and payments, maintaining bar supplies and cleanliness, and working closely with other staff in a fast-paced environment. The role requires standing and walking behind the bar throughout the shift and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Juliet Italian Kitchen describes its locations as relaxed, welcoming places for meals and gatherings. The company says it is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day so employees can spend those days with loved ones.

Requirements

TABC certification.
Food Handler certification.
General knowledge of bar drink recipes and enthusiasm for craft.
Quality customer service skills.
At least 3 years of restaurant front-of-house and/or bartending experience.
Communication skills that demonstrate friendliness and ease in talking with customers.
Ability to work closely with other staff at a consistently fast pace while handling varied, time-constrained tasks.
Good memory to avoid confusing orders and to recall frequent patrons’ faces, names, and preferences.
Basic POS skills for placing orders and generating customer bills.

Responsibilities

Fill drink orders taken directly from bar patrons or through servers.
Check customer identification to confirm they meet the minimum age requirement for purchasing alcohol and tobacco products.
Prepare mixed drinks accurately; serve bottled or draught beer; and pour wine and other beverages.
Stock and prepare drink garnishes, maintain adequate supplies of ice, glasses, and other bar items, and keep the bar area clean.
Collect payments and operate the POS system.
Wash glassware and utensils.
Serve food to customers dining at the bar.
Maintain an inventory of liquor, mixes, and other bar supplies at the station, and inform supervisors of shortages.
Serve and interact with patrons.
Operate juicers and other bar-related equipment to mix drinks.
Adhere to the assigned work schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.