Bartender - Applebee's

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants • Auburn Hills, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following Applebee’s recipe specifications as well as serves food to guests in a courteous and timely manner. The Bartender fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine and mixed cocktails
• Ability to be mobile or standing for a minimum of 4 hours, bend, stoop and lift up to 20 pounds
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to exceed guests’ expectations
• Confident, outgoing demeanor
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change.
• Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in a bar or similar environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests by interacting verbally to all guests in a friendly manner
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws
• Mix and serve drinks following set Applebee’s recipes
• Greet guests in a timely manner, take orders and answer guest questions
• Collect payment from guests in a timely manner using the QR code or POS
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and TEAM by completing opening and closing side work
• Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety
• Use bar tools to avoid bar waste and help maintain bar costs
• Restock product at the beginning and end of every shift including cutting and/or slicing of product for the garnish bin

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed