Bartender

Taco Bamba Springfield•Springfield, VA

18d

About The Position

A Bartender provides excellent, efficient customer service to all guests, with a focus on the bar. The role includes ringing in food and drink orders, making drinks, providing service, bussing the bar, and preparing for service. Responsibilities include greeting guests; supporting their dining experience from arrival through departure; learning the location’s menu and cocktail recipes; handling cash; completing internal health audits; maintaining sanitation; performing opening and closing procedures as directed by a supervisor; and preparing food portions, to-go boxes, Agua Frescas, other nonalcoholic scratch products, cocktail garnishes, and syrups. The position calls for a friendly, thoughtful, intuitive person with a sense of urgency and a natural ability to connect quickly with others. The job requires standing and moving throughout the restaurant, performing repetitive tasks, and working in kitchen-related heat and cold.

Requirements

Able to speak English.
Comfortable working with a team.
Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction.
Able to take constructive criticism.
Able to read and follow instructions.
Good verbal communication skills.
Comfortable with technology, including POS systems, printers, and KDS.
Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly.
Able to lift 25 or more pounds.
Able to stand for 8 hours uninterrupted.
Able to remain stationary for multiple hours while completing repetitive tasks.
Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant.
Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant.
Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job, specifically as a barback or bartender.
Knowledge of basic measurements, such as ounces and cups.
Knowledge of basic liquor laws in the store’s jurisdiction.
Knowledge of alcohol pairings and tastings; Mezcal knowledge is a bonus.
Local Alcohol Handler’s certification, if applicable.
Ability to speak English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Greet guests upon arrival.
Provide excellent customer service throughout the dining experience, with a focus on the bar.
Memorize the menu and cocktail recipes for the location.
Handle cash.
Complete internal health audits.
Sweep and mop floors.
Maintain beverage and salsa stations.
Clean bathrooms.
Sanitize and wipe down tables and other surfaces.
Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by a supervisor.
Portion prepared food for service.
Prepare to-go boxes for the kitchen.
Prepare Agua Frescas and other nonalcoholic scratch products.
Prepare cocktail garnishes and syrups.
Ring in food and drink orders, make drinks, and bus the bar.