Bartender

Compass Group•Milwaukee, WI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages to guests in the bar area in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner. The role includes setting up and stocking the bar, preparing garnishes and perishables, taking and processing drink orders, mixing and presenting drinks according to standard recipes, handling payments, and maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive bar area. The Bartender must follow applicable liquor laws and company procedures, including checking identification and responding appropriately to guest intoxication. The position is at Motor Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and pays $7.25 per hour plus tips. The employee must have or obtain a City of Milwaukee Bartender's License within 30 days of employment and must have or obtain ServSafe alcohol certification, which is also offered by the employer. Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.

Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain a City of Milwaukee Bartender's License within 30 days of employment.
Must have or be able to obtain ServSafe alcohol certification; the employer also offers this certification.
Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including rules for serving minors and intoxicated guests.
Set up assigned bars and requisition and stock beverages, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice, and produce.
Maintain stock and prepare, cure, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to preserve product quality.
Greet guests courteously and in a friendly manner.
Take and/or process drink orders; mix, garnish, and present beverages using standard recipes and prudent portion control.
Check bar guests for proper identification.
Recognize and respond to guest inebriation as trained, and demonstrate knowledge of liquor laws.
Receive guest cash, make change, verify charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly completed.
Lock up and store beverage products, food, equipment, deposits, and cash drops; secure the bank.
Perform general cleaning tasks and maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with health and safety standards.
Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive bar display.
Wash and sterilize stemware.
Perform other duties as assigned.