Bartender - Salt + Smoke- Ellisville

Salt + Smoke•Ballwin, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt + Smoke! The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, Kirkwood, South County, and Edwardsville neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do! Our Mission: BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are. If you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, can simultaneously have a commitment for excellence, hospitality, multi-task, and remain positive and upbeat, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a talented Bartender with a passion for service and a commitment to helping the restaurant run smoothly, for both the Front of House team and our guests.

Requirements

Ability to understand and comply with proper food and beverage handling techniques according to state and local serving guidelines.
Ability to interact with guests in an upbeat, positive manner.
Ability to timely identify and resolve basic issues as they arise.
Ability to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.
Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs at times.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient.
Excellent team-work skills.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1+ year of bar experience preferred.
Must have weekend PM availability

Responsibilities

Greet all guests in a timely fashion with an informative introduction.
Prepare all drinks for the dining room in a timely manner, adhering to a standard recipe.
Cut fruit and prepare syrups for the bar according to pars before busy hours to get ready for the shift.
Learn selling points and key facts about our bar products to offer recommendations and upsell to guests.
Learn all aspects of the food and beverage menus, including knowledge of gluten free and allergy details and any specials we are running.
Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, including pre-bussing and bussing the bar as guests dine and leave.
Answer any questions the guest might have and guide them through the process to ensure that they have the best experience possible.
Communicate with the kitchen any dietary or allergy restrictions or special requests guests may have.
Process guest checks and collect payments.
Operate with the highest level of genuine hospitality and care for our guests.
Other job responsibilities as they arise.