Bartender

Applebee's (Potomac Family Dining Group)•Farmville, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for providing bar guests with superior food and beverage service 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, taking and relaying food orders, handling guest payments, and maintaining the bar service area. Bartenders may occasionally serve guests in a Carside To-Go capacity and participate in local store marketing to drive bar traffic and restaurant sales.

Requirements

Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent movement, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and in a 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 experience.
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, make correct change, and 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 a Carside To-Go capacity.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
Drive sales through suggestive selling, creating a positive guest experience, and developing customer and community relationships to 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 to the dumpster.