Bartender

Bass Pro Shops • Bridgeport, CT

13d

About The Position

The Bartender prepares customer and server drink orders promptly and according to established guidelines while maintaining bar cleanliness standards. The role supports a world-class guest-service experience and requires knowledge of bar systems, recipes, procedures, and the liquor, wine, and beer served. The Bartender greets guests, takes and enters orders, prepares and delivers beverages, anticipates reorders, collects payments, and maintains accurate cash and tip records. The position also includes preparing server orders, washing service ware, setting up and stocking the bar, assisting with server and food orders as needed, and completing scheduled inventory activities. The Bartender follows procedures for verifying guests’ legal ability to purchase and consume alcohol and for preventing overconsumption. Work is performed under general supervision using established procedures, with occasional independent judgment in completing assignments and recommending improvements.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working as a barista, bartender, and/or in food preparation.
• Experience in and passion for consumer service.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work as a team player.
• Flexibility and mindfulness about the team approach.
• Ability to deliver quality beverages consistently and according to shop standards.
• Ability to handle all required cash-register tasks.
• Ability to learn menus and communicate food and beverage offerings.
• Ability to keep service areas clean and clear.
• Ability to perform correct POS transactions, closing duties, and accounting procedures as required.
• Ability and willingness to obey local, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to memorize and become knowledgeable about menu items.
• Ability to perform regular movement including walking, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support world-class guest service and a pleasant dining experience for restaurant patrons.
• Serve as the location’s expert on bar systems, recipes, procedures, and the liquor, wine, and beer served.
• Complete all required training.
• Greet bar guests promptly and use suggestive selling techniques.
• Record beverage orders, enter them into the computer system, prepare drinks according to established guidelines, and deliver them to guests.
• Monitor guests’ drinks and anticipate reorder requests.
• Collect payments and perform guest-check accountability procedures; maintain a balanced bar drawer and complete tip declarations.
• Prepare and complete orders for servers.
• Wash bar service ware; set up, clean, stock, and maintain the bar area and bar cooler.
• Perform server responsibilities as needed and handle To Go and Associate food orders.
• Perform inventory activities as scheduled.
• Verify guests’ ability to legally purchase and consume alcohol and follow procedures to prevent overconsumption.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions
• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED