Bartender

Phil Long Dealerships•Trinidad, CO

22d•$15 - $15

About The Position

The Bartender provides best-in-class service and assists with the day-to-day operations of The Market Bar, helping ensure customers have a positive experience and the company brand is upheld. The role supports the Bar Manager with stocking supplies and preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It also includes verifying customer identification and age, accepting payments, cleaning barware, and balancing cash receipts to record sales. The Bartender helps maintain a smoothly operated, clean, safe, and sanitary bar; monitors supplies; follows company drink recipes and procedures; handles customer concerns and incidents; and complies with local liquor laws and company policies. Employees who handle alcohol must be TIPS certified. Drug testing may be required.

Requirements

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and work well with a team.
Extensive knowledge of common drinks and ability to prepare cocktails, pour beer, and properly decant wine.
Knowledge of general bar equipment, beer taps, and POS systems.
TIPS certification is required for employees who handle alcohol.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of bartending experience.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Follow health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Work with the Bar Manager to keep bar operations running smoothly and customers satisfied.
Monitor stock levels and advise the Bar Manager when supplies need replenishing.
Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, juices, garnishes, cups, napkins, and other necessary items.
Keep up to date with new products, trends, and promotions.
De-escalate tense situations involving patrons or staff and eject unruly people when necessary.
Report incidents and customer complaints to management in writing.
Handle customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
Follow proper cash-handling procedures.
Prepare beverages according to company recipes, ingredients, and preparation methods; mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Verify customers' identification and age and comply with local liquor laws and regulations.
Maintain a clean, clutter-free, and sanitary bar and customer area, including cleaning after customers leave.
Balance cash registers at the end of each shift and prepare bank deposits.
Seek creative ways to increase bar sales and improve the customer experience.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Report to work fit for duty and free from adverse effects of drugs or alcohol; do not use drugs or drink alcohol while working.
Avoid theft and unauthorized distribution of business products.