Bartender

Potomac Family Dining Group • La Crosse, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for delivering superior food and beverage service to bar guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The position prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, takes and relays food orders, processes payments, and helps maintain the bar area. Bartenders may occasionally be scheduled to serve Carside To-Go guests.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior bar service experience.
• Friendly and engaging demeanor.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
• Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and coworkers.
• Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including standing and moving for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
• Bilingual experience.
• High school degree or GED.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and promptly.
• Mix ingredients to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Applebee’s standards.
• Interact verbally with bar guests to create a friendly and upbeat experience.
• Greet guests, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and drinks.
• Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
• Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes.
• Present guest checks and make correct change or complete credit transactions.
• Process employee and manager food orders.
• Relay food orders to the kitchen through the point-of-sale system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage alcohol service in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and company and brand policies.
• Help clear and reset the bar area.
• Occasionally serve guests in Carside To-Go.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
• Drive sales using suggestive selling techniques and support guest experiences and customer and community relationships.
• Participate in local store marketing to increase bar traffic and overall restaurant sales.
• Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area to the dumpster.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED