Bartender

Scratch Restaurants Group•Seattle, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants is seeking a Bartender who is creative, outgoing, professional, engaging, and willing to learn. Scratch Restaurants are not your traditional restaurant environments, we are a unique fine dining restaurant group, with 10 guests at a time, providing an intimate experience and enjoying some of the best sushi and sake that money can buy! The ideal candidate will be able to create and maintain a unique cocktail program to compliment the cuisine. You will also be required to understand the steps of service and provide support where needed, outside of your beverage responsibilities. Knowledge of Japanese spirits, sake and beer is not required. POSITION SUMMARY The role of the Bartender is to provide primary support to the Front of House and to execute the beverage program per the direction of the Company standards. The bartender will need to possess, deliver, practice and utilize strong work ethics, executive fine dining bar service with a specialty knowledge of wine and cocktails and mocktails. The position is responsible for the various tasks involved in the front of house operations including constant positive interaction with guests and team (culinary and front of house), ability to prepare batch cocktails, make beverage pairing recommendations, as well as maintain a pristine area of operation. The position requires availability to work regular scheduled shifts and special events.

Requirements

Valid Food Handling and Responsible Alcohol Certifications
Maintain professionalism at all times when outside of work and in social environments (including all social media outlets) – understanding that you are a representative of Scratch Restaurant Group
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects/tasks
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent hygiene
Guest and Team focused attitude
Availability to work within expected hours of operation (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)
Ability to work collaboratively with Chef de Cuisine, Management and Team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Japanese spirits, sake and beer is not required.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a unique cocktail program to compliment the cuisine.
Understand the steps of service and provide support where needed, outside of beverage responsibilities.
Provide primary support to the Front of House and execute the beverage program per Company standards.
Deliver and practice strong work ethics and executive fine dining bar service with a specialty knowledge of wine and cocktails and mocktails.
Interact positively with guests and team (culinary and front of house).
Prepare batch cocktails.
Make beverage pairing recommendations.
Maintain a pristine area of operation.
Ensure that each guest receives outstanding guest services by providing a warm and inviting environment, including greeting and acknowledging every guest.
Maintain elevated standards, product knowledge, a solid understanding of the mechanics of service, and all other components of guest services.
Be knowledgeable in Wine, Cocktails or Mocktails with emphasis on Japanese Whisky and Sake for pairings.
Communicate concisely with the General Manager and Chef de Cuisine for guest related allergy concerns.
Report on time and work the entirety of all services dressed and prepared for service.
Complete prep work.
Work cleanly and efficiently.
Connect with guests and make beverage recommendations.
Complete nightly and deep cleaning checklists.
Assist with inventory control and reporting low quantities of product.
Complete all required trainings as assigned.
Assist in other duties as assigned.