Bartender

Potomac Family Dining Group•Waynesboro, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for providing bar guests with superior food and beverage service in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The role involves preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, interacting with guests, processing orders and payments, maintaining the bar area, and supporting restaurant operations. The bartender may occasionally be scheduled to serve guests in Carside To-Go.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior bar service experience.
Friendly and engaging demeanor.
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 meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving for extended periods, transporting items, and frequently lifting as much as 50 pounds.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe Alcohol Certification is a plus.
Bilingual experience is a plus.
High school degree or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and promptly.
Mix ingredients to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Applebee’s standards.
Interact verbally with bar guests to create a friendly and upbeat experience.
Greet guests, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and drinks.
Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Slice fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks.
Present guest checks and make correct change or complete credit transactions.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen using the point-of-sale computerized register system in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage alcohol service in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations 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.
Drive sales through suggestive selling, creating a strong customer experience, and building customer and community relationships to increase guest visits.
Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant sales.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area to the dumpster.