Bartender

Potomac Family Dining Group•Waynesboro, VA

12d

About The Position

The Bartender delivers 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 role prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, serves food and drinks, handles guest checks and payments, and manages alcohol service in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The position also supports bar operations through opening and closing side work, maintaining a clean and organized work area, clearing and resetting the bar, and occasionally serving guests in Carside To-Go.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior bar service experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and in a timely manner.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by mixing ingredients according to Applebee’s standards.
Interact with bar guests in a friendly and upbeat manner; greet guests, answer questions, and make food and drink suggestions.
Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes.
Present guest checks, make correct change, and complete necessary credit transactions.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen through the point-of-sale system accurately and promptly.
Manage alcohol service according to state and federal laws and company and brand policies.
Participate in clearing and resetting 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.
Use suggestive-selling techniques to drive sales and create a positive customer experience.
Develop customer and community relationships to encourage guest visits.
Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant traffic.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area and take it to the dumpster.