Dual Position: Restaurant Bartender/Server
About The Position
Recovery Sports Grill is seeking a full-time Restaurant Bartender/Server to join their team in Rensselaer, NY. This dual role involves preparing beverages for guests and servers, taking orders, and providing excellent customer service. The position requires weekend and holiday availability. The Bartender is responsible for preparing drinks according to restaurant standards, handling payments, maintaining bar cleanliness, and assisting with inventory and restocking. The role also includes serving food orders to guests at the bar and potentially filling in as needed to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Requirements
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks.
- Certification as required by state or local laws.
- Meet legal age requirements of state.
- Extensive knowledge of mixology.
- Cash handling procedure experience.
- Knowledge of ABC regulations for state and local offices.
- Customer service aptitude.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Standing, carrying 30-75 lbs, walking, lifting, reaching overhead, pushing, bending.
- Able to climb a ladder.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
- Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
- Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change.
- Wash and sterilize glassware.
- Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks, appetizers for bar patrons.
- Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner.
- Clear and reset tables in bar area.
- Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
- Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
- Assist with restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Investment
- Referral Bonus
- Associate Development Plan Opportunities
- Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, FSA and HSA Account options available to Full-Time associates
- Restaurant Discounts/Perks Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
