Bartender

Dave & Buster's Inc.•Spokane, WA

17d•$17 - $17

About The Position

The Bartender ensures Guests have an unparalleled experience by providing fast, friendly service and attending to their needs. The role delivers a fun Guest experience through food, drinks, and games in a welcoming environment. Bartenders follow sanitation and alcohol-awareness procedures, prepare drinks according to company recipes, handle orders and payments accurately, and maintain their station. They work collaboratively with other Team members and support restaurant operations as needed. Restaurant or bar experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to read and communicate in English.
Must communicate effectively with Guests to generate enthusiasm about the D&B experience.
Must be friendly and able to smile frequently.
Must comply with proper dress code requirements and maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance.
Must be able to read and write handwritten notes.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to move about the facility and stand for long periods; walking or standing is required for 100% of the shift.
Must frequently reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep, and wipe.
Must be able to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment with distracting conditions and in both hot and cold environments, including freezers and areas around cooking equipment.
Must be available to work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant and/or bar experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver a fast, friendly, and attentive Guest experience.
Create a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team members.
Keep the immediate supervisor informed about problems or unusual matters and take corrective action or suggest alternatives when appropriate.
Follow company sanitation procedures and alcohol-awareness procedures, including recognizing intoxication and escalating concerning Guest behavior to a Manager.
Follow bar recipes to ensure consistent products, control costs, and maximize Guest satisfaction.
Maintain a clean station and appropriately set up and take down station tables.
Greet newly seated Guests, take food and drink orders accurately, and answer questions about menu items and their preparation.
Enter orders into Micros quickly and in the proper sequence, including applicable modifications and charges.
Manage sales on personal Micros keys, complete shift side work, operate Micros and credit card machines accurately, and account for monies at the end of each shift.
Maintain a personal bank and sufficient cash and coin, calculate and return correct change, and ensure financial transactions are accurate.
Ensure food is properly garnished and deliver trays to designated bar areas and other restaurant sections as needed.
Work quickly and efficiently according to the “Full hands in, Full hands out” philosophy.
Participate in incentives and contests to drive sales and promote the brand.
Complete bar inventories and daily requisition sheets as requested or required.
Complete opening and closing duties in a timely manner.
Assist with party setup and breakdown and help other Team members as needed or as business dictates.
Bus and reset tables as needed.
Check back after food delivery, maintain drink levels, remove clutter, pre-bus as needed, and respond promptly to Guest needs.
Maintain a cooperative and harmonious working relationship with other Team members.
Listen to Guests’ orders and needs and communicate verbally with Guests and with Team members through the Micros system.