Bartender

The Bartolotta Restaurants • Mequon, WI

21d

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to patrons, oversees the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and collects payment for drinks served. The role calls for extensive drink-preparation knowledge, attentive customer service, and the ability to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Bartenders must verify guests’ legal drinking age and use judgment to refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and service.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and presentation skills, with a focus on serving customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to learn point-of-sale systems and software.
• Completion of mixology, bartending, or other related training is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, handle and feel items with hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders from patrons or waitstaff.
• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Prepare fruit and other garnishes before the bar opens.
• Maintain bar spaces and keep them clean and organized.
• Display glasses, liquor, and other bar items attractively for guests.
• Collect payment for drinks prepared and served.
• Check photo identification to ensure customers are of legal drinking age.
• Use proper judgment and discretion to refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
• Company-paid life insurance (full-time only).
• Supplemental life insurance (full-time only).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance (full-time only).
• Supplemental accident and critical illness insurance.
• Supplemental hospital insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• LegalShield and IDShield protection.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Complimentary workday family meal.
• Dining discounts at Bartolotta fine dining locations.
• Discounted Discovery World passes.
• Discounted Fiserv Forum tickets.
• Hands-on training and development opportunities with world-class mentors.

What This Job Offers

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