Bartender

Potomac Family Dining Group•Farmville, VA

12d

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for delivering superior food and beverage service to bar guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The role includes preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing friendly and professional guest interactions, processing orders and payments, and maintaining an orderly bar service area. Bartenders may occasionally serve guests in Carside To-Go.

Requirements

Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior bar service experience.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to build relationships.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other staff.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including standing and moving for extended periods, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and frequent hand immersion in water.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
Bilingual experience.
High school degree or GED.

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests in a courteous and timely manner.
Mix ingredients to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Applebee’s standards.
Interact verbally with bar guests to create a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
Greet guests, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and drinks.
Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Slice fruit and vegetable garnishes for beverages.
Present guest checks and make correct change or complete necessary credit transactions.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen using the point-of-sale computerized register system in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage alcohol service in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and company and brand policies.
Participate in clearing and resetting the bar area.
Occasionally serve guests in Carside To-Go.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Explain and demonstrate use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
Drive sales through suggestive selling, create a positive customer experience, develop customer and community relationships, and help increase guest visits.
Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant business.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area and take it to the dumpster.