Bartender

Sage Hospitality Group•Charlotte, NC

26d

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for setting up the bar, mixing and serving drinks, and cleaning the bar area while ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction, compliance with company standards, and profit maximization. The role also involves creating signature cocktails and classic drinks, maintaining supplies and established stock levels, processing guest payments, and helping lead and inspire the bartending team.

Requirements

Bartending training and certification.
TIPS certification.
At least 6 months of bartending experience.
Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages.
Ability to read records and special requests.
Ability to perform multiple tasks, follow verbal and written instructions in English, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Strong organization and attention to auditory and visual details in crowded, noisy situations, especially while handling multiple tasks.
Tact and understanding when addressing customer-service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
Ability to accurately count cash and operate a cash register.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 20–40 pounds and push carts, Queen Marys, hotboxes, and portable bars weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to bend, kneel, maneuver in narrow areas and among seated guests, stand continuously during scheduled work, and climb approximately 12 steps.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers according to company guidelines, procedures, beverage controls, and safety standards.
Provide cordial, efficient, and professional guest service focused on guest satisfaction.
Ring guest checks, collect cash, and process credit and room charges according to company procedures.
Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
Comply with state liquor laws.
Maintain established par levels.
Complete sidework duties according to schedules.
Set up and clean the bar area and keep it stocked.
Lead and inspire the bartending team.