Bartender

Union Joints•Ann Arbor, MI

27d

About The Position

The Bartender welcomes guests, helps ensure their enjoyment, and provides efficient food and beverage service in a team environment. The role requires friendliness, strong communication, organization, quick and effective decision-making, composure, guest awareness, good timing, and pride in personal appearance and work. Integrity and honesty are expected in all aspects of employment. The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes, handles drink orders and payments, maintains bar displays and glassware, and monitors guest tabs and alcohol consumption. The position also involves keeping work areas clean and stocked and responding attentively to guests’ needs. The work requires standing or walking throughout the shift, frequent handwashing, and continuous reaching, bending, lifting, carrying, stooping, and wiping. Employees may need to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Be of legal age to serve alcohol.
Hold the applicable state health and/or alcohol compliance card.
Pass the Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better.
Have basic mathematical skills and the ability to handle money and give correct change.
Have basic reading skills.
Have basic computer skills.
Have basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes.
Have excellent communication skills.
Have organizational skills.
Be able to multitask.
Know the Company’s food and beverage specifications.
Know workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Welcome each guest personally with enthusiastic words, tone, and body language.
Make guests feel appreciated through actions.
Work with all personnel to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient food and beverage service.
Work with others to keep all areas clean and stocked to the Joint’s standards.
Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for bar and dining-room patrons according to standard recipes.
Enter drink orders into the computer immediately, collect payment, and provide correct change.
Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display.
Wash and sterilize glassware.
Count drinks served to guests and track open bar tabs.
Anticipate guest needs, remain alert to guest signals, and acknowledge guests so they know they will be assisted.
Learn guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks.
Serve alcohol responsibly and remain aware of guests’ levels of intoxication.
Perform other duties as assigned.