Bartender - Part time evenings

Hilton Garden Inn•Edinburgh, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, manages the bar area, provides excellent customer service, and ensures compliance with safety and alcohol regulations. Key Duties and Responsibilities Bartenders are responsible for mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks according to recipes or customer preferences, including cocktails, beers, and wines. They greet customers, take orders, recommend beverages, and provide a welcoming atmosphere. Bartenders also handle payments, calculate tabs, and ensure accurate cash or card transactions. Additional duties include cleaning glassware, utensils, and bar areas, restocking supplies, and maintaining an organized workspace. Lead bartenders may create cocktail menus, train staff, and oversee daily bar operations. Customer Service and Interaction Bartenders engage with patrons, provide stimulating conversation, and respond to customer needs while monitoring alcohol consumption to ensure responsible service. They must be observant, personable, and able to handle difficult or intoxicated customers professionally. Skills and Qualifications Essential skills include knowledge of mixology, drink recipes, and bar equipment, as well as multitasking, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal communication. Bartenders should have a neat appearance, an engaging personality, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. Certifications such as TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol may be required, along with meeting the minimum legal age to serve alcohol. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is typically expected. Work Environment Bartenders work in restaurants, pubs, clubs, hotels, and private events, often in high-energy, fast-paced settings. They collaborate with barbacks, waitstaff, and kitchen personnel to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting heavy items, and maintaining focus during busy shif t Additional Responsibilities Bartenders may develop new cocktail recipes, market and upsell menu items, and comply with all safety, sanitation, and state liquor laws. They are also responsible for inventory management, ordering supplies, and reporting unsafe condition. Regular attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential functions of the role. This comprehensive description ensures that bartenders are equipped to provide high-quality service, maintain a safe and organized bar, and contribute to a positive customer experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of mixology, drink recipes, and bar equipment.
Multitasking abilities.
Physical stamina.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Neat appearance.
Engaging personality.
Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Minimum legal age to serve alcohol.
Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Manages the bar area.
Provides excellent customer service.
Ensures compliance with safety and alcohol regulations.
Mixes, garnishes, and serves drinks according to recipes or customer preferences.
Greets customers, takes orders, and recommends beverages.
Handles payments, calculates tabs, and ensures accurate cash or card transactions.
Cleans glassware, utensils, and bar areas.
Restocks supplies and maintains an organized workspace.
Engages with patrons, provides stimulating conversation, and responds to customer needs.
Monitors alcohol consumption to ensure responsible service.
Handles difficult or intoxicated customers professionally.
Develops new cocktail recipes.
Markets and upsells menu items.
Complies with all safety, sanitation, and state liquor laws.
Responsible for inventory management, ordering supplies, and reporting unsafe conditions.
Maintains regular attendance, punctuality, and reliability.