Bartender - Aletitude - Asheville Regional Airport

Paradies Lagardère • Fletcher, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Paradies Lagardère, the Dining Division focuses on delivering restaurant experiences through restaurant design, live entertainment, quality culinary offerings, and exceptional hospitality. The Bartender delivers exceptional customer service by preparing high-quality beverages and providing timely, accurate, and friendly service to guests. The role supports first-class experiences for the traveling public and requires consistently demonstrating service standards while helping maintain a safe, respectful work environment free of harassment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServeSafe Food Handler’s Certification or equivalent.
• Food and beverage experience.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, demanding environment, with strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Math skills for calculating costs, making change, and handling cash.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and with team members.
• Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and use good judgment with customers and peers.
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer-service skills and effective communication in English.
• Strong self-motivation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and manage unexpected situations.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics in English.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local liquor laws.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and perform essential tasks such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in an environment with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, friendly, efficient, and first-class service to customers, business partners, and team members.
• Greet and acknowledge guests, take drink and food orders, explain menu items, and identify opportunities for additional sales.
• Engage with guests professionally and create a positive first and last impression.
• Check guest identification to verify legal drinking age.
• Prepare and serve craft cocktails, beer, wine, and food, using appropriate tools and techniques and preparing correct garnishes.
• Process cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately through the point-of-sale system.
• Respond appropriately to customer concerns and follow alcohol-awareness procedures, including addressing intoxicated guests.
• Keep the bar clean, sanitized, stocked, and organized; clean and stock glassware using the glass washer and sanitizer.
• Perform opening and closing side work as directed.
• Follow health, safety, sanitation, food-safety, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Inventory beverages and operating supplies and order replacement items as needed.
• Build guest loyalty and improve selling skills using available training materials.
• Maintain a hazard-free work area, including sweeping and mopping when needed.
• Follow grooming and uniform guidelines, including wearing slip-resistant shoes.
• Support management decisions, take direction, and collaborate with team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED