Bartender

Amara at Paraiso•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

With delegated authority, reporting to the General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Beverage Manager and Lead Bartender, the Bartender is responsible for taking beverage orders from guests and servers, preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes. The role involves learning and recognizing regular guests, accurately recording drink orders, accepting guest payments, processing credit card charges, and making change. Responsibilities also include washing and sterilizing glassware, preparing garnishes, replenishing bar snacks, maintaining bar inventory and supplies, and ensuring the cleanliness of all bar areas. The Bartender will present drink menus, make recommendations, answer guest questions, and receive and serve food orders to guests at the bar. Additionally, the role requires reporting equipment problems and maintenance issues, adhering to company policies regarding the legal drinking age, and stopping service to obviously intoxicated guests by referring them to the Manager on Duty. The Bartender must be available to fill in as needed to ensure smooth operations. The position requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as professionalism and dependability.

Requirements

Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
A minimum of 3 years experience as a bartender at a high volume
Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
Be able to learn our menu, including food, beverage and wine; maintain a working knowledge of all changes provided by management, Chef de Cuisine, Beverage Director.
Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars.
Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
Wash and sterilize glassware.
Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks, appetizers for bar patrons.
Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
Clear and reset tables in bar area.
Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager.
Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
Understand shift ends once approved by MOD.
Ensures that company policy in regards to drinking age is followed and that the service of alcoholic beverages to obviously intoxicated guests is stopped and referred to the Manager on duty immediately.
Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.