BARTENDER (ON CALL)

Compass Group•East Marlborough Township, PA

About The Position

Restaurant Associates is hiring an on-call Bartender at Restaurant Associates Caters, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The position prepares and serves beverages to guests in a bar area in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner. Days and hours may vary, and night, weekend, and holiday availability is required. The advertised pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Perks include choosing your own shifts and traveling to different venues. The bartender sets up and stocks assigned bars, prepares garnishes and perishables, greets guests, takes and processes drink orders, mixes and presents drinks according to standard recipes, checks identification, and follows liquor laws and responsible-service procedures. The role also involves handling payments and cash, securing beverage products and equipment, cleaning and organizing the work area, arranging bar displays, and washing and sterilizing stemware. This on-call position requires previous bartending experience. Restaurant Associates offers a range of associate benefits, with some benefits limited to full-time positions. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Previous bartending experience is required.
Night, weekend, and holiday availability is required.
Use medium-weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steam tables.
Wear slip-resistant shoes and use proper lifting techniques.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Adhere to state, federal, and company liquor regulations, including rules regarding service to minors and intoxicated guests.
Set up assigned bars and requisition and stock beverages, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice, and produce.
Maintain stock and prepare, cure, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables.
Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
Take and process drink orders; mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and prudent portion control.
Check guests at the bar for proper identification.
Recognize and respond to guest inebriation as trained, and demonstrate knowledge of liquor laws.
Receive payments, make change, verify charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly completed.
Lock up and store beverage products, food, equipment, deposits, and cash drops, and secure the bank.
Perform general cleaning tasks and maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with health and safety standards.
Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive bar display.
Wash and sterilize stemware.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance for full-time positions
Dental insurance for full-time positions
Vision insurance for full-time positions
Life Insurance/AD for full-time positions
Disability Insurance for full-time positions
Commuter Benefits for full-time positions
Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Employee Referral Bonus