Bartender HOOVER or 280

Big Whiskey's•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar is hiring a Bartender to provide fresh, high-quality drinks in a fun atmosphere with speedy service. The role focuses on making guests feel welcome, offering attentive and personalized service, and helping create a positive Big Whiskey’s experience. Bartenders also take a lead role on the front-of-house team to help ensure guests have a great experience. The position includes taking and preparing beverage orders, serving drinks and food to bar guests, processing payments, maintaining the bar and glassware, and assisting with inventory and supplies. The Bartender may also fill in as needed to support smooth restaurant operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
At least 2 years of bartending experience.
Ability to communicate in and understand the predominant language(s) of guests.
Working knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and common drink recipes.
Basic math skills and ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 5 hours.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Greet guests, introduce yourself, offer beverage suggestions, and upsell beverages to suit guests’ preferences.
Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to the restaurant’s standard recipes.
Learn regular guests’ names and recognize them personally.
Enter drink orders accurately and promptly into the MICROS system.
Accept payments, process credit card charges, and provide change when applicable.
Wash and sterilize glassware.
Prepare drink garnishes and replenish snacks and appetizers for bar patrons.
Arrange bottles and glasses to support efficient drink preparation and beverage promotion.
Clear and reset tables in the bar area.
Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer beverage questions.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the bar, including counters, floors, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
Report equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
Assist with restocking and replenishing bar inventory and supplies.
Fill in as needed, as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor, to support efficient restaurant operations.
Take the lead in the front of house to help ensure guests have a positive Big Whiskey’s experience.