Bartender

Retail and Dining Positions•Dallas, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender creates exceptional guest experiences through friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable beverage service in a fast-paced airport dining environment. The position supports the company’s mission by providing First Class Service to internal and external guests. The role includes preparing and serving beverages, taking food and beverage orders, maintaining menu and product knowledge, processing payments, keeping the bar clean and organized, and ensuring responsible alcohol service. Bartenders are expected to create a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining professionalism, urgency, accuracy, and operational standards throughout every shift. This position is in Dining at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport. It is a non-exempt role that reports to the General Manager and operates in a seven-day environment with various shifts. The company describes the environment as fast-paced and high-volume, with structured standards and opportunities for growth into higher leadership roles. Paradies Lagardère is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Strong guest service and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain required alcohol service certification.
Ability to work various shifts in a fast-paced, team-oriented, seven-day operational environment.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to accurately prepare multiple beverage orders while maintaining service standards.
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing business demands.
Professional appearance and positive attitude.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests, managers, and team members.
Basic reading, writing, and mathematical proficiency.
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, lift up to 25 pounds, and walk long distances throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous bartending, restaurant, or hospitality experience.
Knowledge of common cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and standard beverage preparation.
Experience handling cash and operating a point-of-sale (POS) system.

Responsibilities

Provide First Class Service and professional behavior to guests, business partners, and team members, in accordance with company values and operational expectations.
Greet guests promptly and create a welcoming, engaging bar experience.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently according to recipes and standards.
Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them efficiently into the POS system.
Maintain knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, cocktails, menu items, promotions, specials, and restaurant offerings; make recommendations and answer guest questions.
Monitor guests’ needs and provide attentive, professional service.
Verify guest identification, monitor alcohol consumption, and follow responsible alcohol service procedures, including refusing service when appropriate.
Process payments accurately and follow cash-handling and loss-prevention procedures; maintain cash drawer accountability and report discrepancies.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and appropriate stock of the bar, beverage stations, glassware, equipment, and surrounding areas.
Complete opening, closing, and side work, including stocking beverage supplies and garnishes.
Follow recipes, portion controls, beverage preparation standards, and proper handling, storage, and rotation procedures.
Assist with food running, guest service, cleaning, stocking, and other restaurant responsibilities as needed.
Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns and escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
Follow food safety, sanitation, health, and responsible alcohol service standards; maintain current alcohol certification and comply with applicable regulations.
Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, leadership, and team members to support efficient restaurant operations.
Perform additional duties assigned by leadership to support restaurant operations and guest satisfaction.