Bartender

Smokin Fins • Twin Falls, ID

20d

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering a high-quality guest experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. The role includes taking guest and server orders, making recommendations, answering beverage questions, preparing drinks to standard recipes, and maintaining an attractive, clean, and well-stocked bar. The Bartender also supports food service and bar-area table upkeep, manages payments and bar inventory, and contributes to daily, holiday, and themed drink menus in collaboration with a supervisor. Bartenders are expected to take ownership of service quality, uphold food and beverage regulations, and help ensure the restaurant operates smoothly. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule; availability is required between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., including weekends and occasional holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• TIPS certification required.
• Able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of guests.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Available to work between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.; able to work weekends and occasional holidays.
• Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Able to stand and work for up to four hours at a time.
• Able to perform repetitive-motion work without restraints, braces, or other impediments that limit range of motion or physical activity.
• Able to lift, move, and shelve products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in temperatures exceeding 85 degrees for extended periods.
• Willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification when needed.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment and demonstrate adaptability, planning, problem-solving, teamwork, and multitasking.
• Above-average knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer, including preparing cocktails from line-build through garnish.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work a flexible schedule.
• Positive, upbeat, and dependable attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently deliver food and drinks to tables, ensuring orders and modifications are correct and ticket times are met.
• Take drink and food orders from guests and beverage orders from servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to the restaurant’s standard recipes.
• Maintain responsibility for the quality of guests’ experiences and recognize regular guests.
• Check identification and guest behavior to help limit problems and liability related to excessive drinking.
• Keep the bar and other work areas clean, including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, storage areas, glassware, and equipment.
• Wash and sterilize glassware, utensils, and bar equipment; complete cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules.
• Prepare drink garnishes and replenish snacks for bar patrons.
• Arrange bottles and glasses attractively and functionally to support efficient drink preparation and beverage promotion.
• Clear and reset tables in the bar area.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions about beverages.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Balance the bar till at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and themed drink menus in collaboration with a supervisor.
• Assess customer needs and preferences, upsell food and drinks, and explain the menu concept and ingredients.
• Follow food and beverage regulations and maintain attention to drink quality and presentation.
• Step in as needed to support smooth restaurant operations and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Short-term disability insurance available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Supplemental life insurance available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave (Colorado locations only).
• Paid family and medical leave insurance and public health emergency leave (Colorado locations only).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Meal discounts.
• Opportunity to grow a career path within the company’s family of brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed