FOH - Bartender
About The Position
The Bartender prepares beverages for patrons and serves them at the bar or through the wait staff while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role welcomes bar guests and guests waiting for tables, prepares cocktails and coffee drinks when no barista is present, serves bar guests, and supports dining room service. The bartender maintains beverage inventory and bar appearance, completes closing and cash checkout procedures, and keeps the bar and coffee station clean and stocked. The position also requires knowledge of the restaurant’s food, wine, and cocktail menus and its brand offerings.
Requirements
- Ability to work as part of a team, work quickly, and follow directions.
- Time-management skills and ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to communicate and understand directions in English for workplace safety, and to understand, respond to, and engage with coworkers, managers, and guests in English.
- Active listening and learning skills.
- Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
- Discipline to follow established standards.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Welcome bar guests and acknowledge guests waiting for tables.
- Prepare cocktails and coffee drinks for dining room orders when no barista is present, and serve guests at the bar.
- Measure cocktail ingredients accurately, particularly for signature cocktails.
- Use a credit card to open tabs that are not being closed immediately.
- Ensure drinks are entered correctly on checks.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of beer, wine by the glass, juices, and water in bar refrigerators.
- Maintain the appearance of the bar throughout service.
- Complete the bar closing checklist before departure unless otherwise assigned by management.
- Complete the cash drawer checkout after each shift and place cash payment amounts in a separate envelope in the office with the checkouts.
- Keep the bar and front lounge organized and clean in accordance with Health Department standards.
- Requisition liquor, beer, and wine; keep the bar stocked and restock as needed.
- Ensure ingredients and garnishes for beverages and signature cocktails are available.
- Immediately communicate problems such as lighting or cooling-unit issues to management.
- Leave the bar and coffee station clean and fully stocked at the end of the shift.
- Assist with delivery tablets and delivery couriers as needed.
- Maintain expertise in the food, wine, and cocktail menus and attend continued education classes when provided.
- Develop expertise in the company’s brand and offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
