Burdock + Bitters Bartender

The Marcus Corporation•Omaha, NE

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for serving beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, ensuring guest satisfaction. This role also involves preparing beverages for other servers and maintaining the bar area.

Requirements

Must be 19 years of age or older to serve alcohol.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service levels for a high-volume restaurant.
High level of knowledge for spirits and beer, including trendy liquors, creating new drinks, and understanding wine.
Ability to change keg beer (lifting up to 100 lbs).
Ability to carry multiple drinks at once.
Basic mathematical skills for cash register operation, making change, totaling checks, counting bank, preparing cash drops, and understanding portion sizes.
Basic English language writing skills for completing requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
Sufficient manual dexterity to use a knife for garnishes, handle glassware and bottles, use a corkscrew, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead for stock.
Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with guests and take orders.
Ability to remember, recite, and promote a variety of menu items.
Ability to operate a keyboard and perform point-of-sale procedures.
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods.
1-2 years of bartending experience required.
Ability to obtain any government-required license or certificate.
Bartending certificate required.
TIPS or similar certification required.
Required memorization of all table numbers.

Responsibilities

Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily, including stocking beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce.
Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables.
Greet guests courteously and friendly, promote and document drink orders, and mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes.
Input orders into a point-of-sale register, create checks for guests, and maintain accountability for all beverages served.
Maintain glassware inventory and ensure cleanliness.
Maintain the condition and cleanliness of the bar and guest areas.
Assist and provide service to guests sitting at the bar.
Assist with table service if needed.
Receive cash from guests, make change, verify charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed.
Maintain the service bar for servers.
Lock up and store beverages, food, and equipment, deposit cash drops, and secure the bank.
Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned.
Adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations regarding the service of alcohol.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested, such as special guest requests or assisting security.