Bartender- High Stakes, On-Call
About The Position
The Bartender oversees bar preparation and service, maintains adequate supplies and stock for business demands, and mixes and serves drinks to customers. The role includes guiding the Apprentice Bartender, accounting for stock and supplies used, and performing all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position is on-call, with shifts that may vary based on business needs. Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with exposure to factors such as noise, dust, and smoke, including secondary tobacco smoke. The role is fast-paced and high-volume, with frequent public interaction.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age.
- At least 1 year of prior bartending experience.
- Ability to interact with customers, the public, and coworkers.
- Ability to accurately count money and provide change.
- Schedule flexibility, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly perform reaching and stooping motions.
- Visual ability to accurately measure ingredients for mixing drinks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment involving constant public interaction.
- Ability to stand, walk, and repeatedly lift at least 20 pounds.
- Ability to handle intoxicated guests professionally.
- Ability to tolerate secondary tobacco smoke.
- Ability to work under time constraints and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel, and balance while performing duties in varying work areas, including confined spaces.
- Ability to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of specialized bartending school.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ordered drinks using proper portions and ingredients, including wine and liquor, for guests at assigned stations.
- Mix drinks according to prescribed recipes and keep the station stocked with liquor, glasses, and accessories.
- Account for the beginning cash register bank, cash, complimentary drinks, and charge receipts.
- Operate the cash register, ring up the correct amount, and provide correct change.
- Adjust the pace of service discreetly as needed.
- Use beverages, fruit, and supplies resourcefully to maintain low beverage costs.
- Set up service items at the assigned bar.
- Inventory bar supplies at the beginning of the shift and requisition additional items as indicated by bar standards.
- Clean spills at the bar throughout the shift.
- Take and serve cocktail orders and accept payment as required.
- Count down register drawers and complete summaries.
- Log stock used during the shift.
- Maintain the appearance of the bar according to county health and department standards.
- Ensure service items and stock are prepared for the shift.
- Attend to customers' needs and requests and treat customers with courtesy and respect.
- Follow applicable safety procedures.
- Maintain appropriate grooming and wear the provided uniform.
- Perform additional related duties as requested.
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