Bartender

Paradies Lagardère•Grapevine, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable beverage service in a fast-paced airport dining environment, helping create exceptional guest experiences and deliver First Class Service to internal and external guests. The role includes preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, taking food and beverage orders, maintaining product knowledge, processing payments, keeping the bar clean and stocked, and providing responsible alcohol service. Bartenders are expected to maintain professionalism, urgency, accuracy, and operational standards throughout their shifts.

Requirements

Strong guest service and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain required alcohol service certification.
Ability to work various shifts in a fast-paced, team-oriented, seven-day operational environment.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to prepare multiple beverage orders accurately while maintaining service standards.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing business demands.
Professional appearance and positive attitude.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests, managers, and team members.
Basic reading, writing, and mathematical proficiency.
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, lift up to 25 pounds, and walk long distances throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous bartending, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
Knowledge of common cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and standard beverage preparation preferred.
Experience handling cash and operating a point-of-sale (POS) system preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide First Class Service and professional behavior to guests, business partners, and team members, in accordance with company values and operational expectations.
Greet guests promptly and create a welcoming bar experience.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently according to recipes and standards.
Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system efficiently.
Maintain knowledge of beverages, menu items, promotions, specials, and restaurant offerings; answer questions and make recommendations.
Monitor guests’ needs and provide attentive, professional service.
Verify guest identification, monitor alcohol consumption, and follow responsible alcohol service procedures, including refusing service when appropriate.
Process payments accurately, follow cash-handling and loss-prevention procedures, maintain cash drawer accountability, and report discrepancies.
Keep the bar, beverage stations, glassware, equipment, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and stocked.
Complete opening, closing, and side work, including stocking bar supplies.
Follow recipes, portion controls, beverage preparation standards, and product handling, storage, and rotation procedures.
Assist with food running, guest service, cleaning, stocking, and other restaurant duties as needed.
Respond professionally to guest concerns and escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
Follow food safety, sanitation, health, and responsible alcohol service standards; maintain current alcohol certification and comply with applicable regulations.
Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, leadership, and other team members.
Perform additional duties assigned by leadership to support restaurant operations and guest satisfaction.