Bartender

PIsces Rising Fine Dining•Mount Dora, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for providing a pleasant drinking experience to customers by serving drinks, maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area, and attending to the presentation of each order. The Bartender prepares and maintains ingredients according to recipes, adheres to alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and manages daily supply inventory for the bar. This position also contributes to menu development, ensures smooth bar operations in the supervisor's absence, and completes cleaning schedules. The Bartender handles customer complaints, instructs personnel on equipment and cleaning methods, and participates in projects to improve service and productivity. Additionally, the role requires flexibility to assist with other front-of-house positions, such as serving tables, when needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry working as a bartender
A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Able to handle money accurately
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and deliver orders in a timely manner
Ability to work well with others
Extensive knowledge of wine and wine pairing with dishes on the menu
Knowledge of common cocktails
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to utilize a restaurant POS software platform
Willing to engage in further education and evolve

Responsibilities

Provides a pleasant drinking experience to customers.
Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area.
Attends to the detail and presentation of each order.
Prepares and maintains ingredients by following recipes.
Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items.
Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and submits orders to supervisor; assists with receipt of deliveries.
Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with supervisor.
Ensures smooth operation of bar services during absence of supervisor.
Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, including dishwashing as needed.
Listens to customer complaints and suggestions and resolves complaints.
Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.
Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
Able to assist the team by fulfilling other front of house positions, such as serving tables during their shift, when needed.