Bartender

Potomac Family Dining Group•La Plata, MD

12d

About The Position

This customer-service-oriented position is primarily responsible for providing bar guests with timely, accurate, and superior food and beverage service in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards. The Bartender prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, serves food and drinks, supports bar operations, and helps create a friendly and upbeat guest experience. The role may occasionally include serving guests in Carside To-Go.

Requirements

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 and work as part of a team.
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 team members.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, moving, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and in a timely manner.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by mixing ingredients according to Applebee’s standards.
Interact verbally with bar guests to create a friendly and upbeat experience.
Greet guests, answer questions, and make food and drink suggestions.
Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes.
Present guest checks, make correct change, and complete credit transactions as needed.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen using the point-of-sale computerized register system accurately and promptly.
Manage alcohol service according to applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and company and brand policies.
Participate in clearing and resetting the bar area.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
Use suggestive selling techniques to drive sales and create a strong customer experience.
Develop customer and community relationships to increase guest visits.
Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant traffic.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area and take it to the dumpster.