Bartender

Compass Group•Livermore, CA

20d

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages to guests in the bar area in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner. The role includes setting up and stocking assigned bars, preparing garnishes and perishables, taking and processing drink orders, mixing and presenting drinks according to standard recipes, handling guest payments, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe bar area. The bartender follows applicable liquor regulations and company procedures for identifying minors and responding to intoxicated guests.

Responsibilities

Follow state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including rules concerning minors and intoxicated guests.
Set up assigned bars and requisition and stock beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice, and produce.
Maintain stock and prepare, cure, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to ensure product quality.
Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
Take and/or process drink orders; mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and prudent portion control.
Check guests at the bar for proper identification.
Detect and respond to guest inebriation as trained, demonstrating knowledge of liquor laws.
Receive cash, make change, verify charge validity, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed.
Lock up and store beverage products, food, equipment, deposits, and cash drops; secure the bank.
Perform general cleaning to meet health and safety standards and keep the work area clean and organized.
Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive bar display.
Wash and sterilize stemware.
Perform other duties as assigned.