Bartender

Applebee's (Potomac Family Dining Group)•District Heights, MD

14d

About The Position

The Bartender is primarily responsible for delivering superior food and beverage service to bar guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The role prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, takes and relays food orders, processes payments, and helps maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bar. The Bartender may occasionally serve guests in a Carside To-Go area and participates in local store marketing to increase bar traffic and restaurant sales.

Requirements

Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior bar service experience.
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.
Physical ability to clean tables, table legs, booth seats, and floor debris in the bar area.
Ability to transport plates, glasses, and baskets between the service bar and kitchen more than 30 times per work period.
Mobility throughout the work period.
Ability to transport glass racks and cases weighing up to 25 pounds up to 15 times per work period.
Ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours.
Good balance and ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to immerse hands in water frequently, approximately every five minutes throughout a work period.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
Bilingual experience.
High school degree or GED.

Responsibilities

Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and in a timely manner.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by mixing ingredients 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 beverages.
Present guest checks, make correct change, and complete necessary credit transactions.
Process employee and manager food orders.
Relay food orders to the kitchen through the point-of-sale computerized register system in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage alcohol service according to applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and company and brand policies.
Help clear and reset the bar area.
Occasionally serve guests in a Carside To-Go area.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
Use suggestive selling techniques to drive sales, create a positive guest experience, and develop customer and community relationships.
Participate in local store marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant business.
Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area and take it to the dumpster.