Bartender

Hog Island Oyster Company Inc • Larkspur, CA

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About The Position

Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders at our Hog Island Oyster Bars to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders have extensive knowledge of common drinks which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines. Bartenders also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to their specifications.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience working as a bartender
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and management
• Must be consistently proactive, punctual, organized, efficient, solution oriented, and positive
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne, and mixed cocktails
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently
• Familiarity with Bar SOPs and safety practices
• Must have a valid California Food Handler certificate
• Must have a valid Responsible Beverage Service certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to our customers
• Greet guests in a timely manner and take orders
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Mix and serve drinks following our set standard recipes and procedures
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team
• Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety
• Assist with inventory as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees