Bartender

Hotel Verdant (Charlestowne Hotels)•Racine, WI

About The Position

The bartender provides an excellent guest experience by preparing signature cocktails and recommending local craft beers and wines. The role serves bar and restaurant patrons, takes orders, prepares drinks and snacks, and maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar. The bartender follows food and beverage, health, safety, cash-handling, and service standards; completes opening and closing duties; and supports inventory and pour-cost control. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Prior guest relations training.
Proper food safety training and certification as required by law.
Experience working with POS systems such as Toast, Micros, or Aloha, and reservation software such as Toast.
Strong knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
Knowledge of proper food handling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Positive, upbeat attitude and personality.
Punctuality and reliable attendance.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and team members.
Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, and cooperation, and to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior bartending experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks.
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails, including building, shaking, and creating classic cocktails efficiently.
Plan and present the bar menu.
Check customers’ identification and confirm they meet the legal drinking age.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Stay guest-focused, check in with clientele to ensure satisfaction, and provide excellent customer service.
Comply with food and beverage, health, and safety regulations.
Keep the bar and guest areas clean and organized, including polishing glassware, plateware, and silverware.
Complete opening and closing duties and required preparation and checklists.
Follow cash-handling policies, process credit card charges, provide accurate bills, and ring in orders accurately at the time of sale.
Participate in inventory, determine adequate par levels, and apply pour-cost control knowledge.
Perform other duties as assigned.