Restaurant Bartender | Part-Time | RaRa Room

Oak View Group•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant guests. The role involves promptly greeting guests, taking food and beverage orders, providing attentive service, and recommending menu items based on guests’ needs and preferences. Bartenders mix, garnish, and serve beverages according to established recipes and quality standards, and assist in developing, planning, and presenting bar menus and beverage offerings. The position is also responsible for bar inventory and purchasing, including monthly liquor inventories, analyzing variances, ordering liquor and supplies, reviewing invoices, and receiving and storing deliveries. The bartender maintains clean, organized, and safe bar and liquor storage areas; handles transactions accurately; and follows food safety, alcohol service, and beverage regulations. The role requires working on-site on the assigned schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in a bartender position.
Ability to work on-site for the assigned schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to operate a point-of-sale system accurately and efficiently.
Deep knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine, beer, and proper technique.
Proficiency with computer skills, including POS systems, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume restaurants.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to bar and restaurant guests.
Greet guests promptly, take food and beverage orders, and provide attentive service.
Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make recommendations based on menu offerings.
Mix, garnish, and serve cocktails and other beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.
Assist in developing, planning, and presenting bar menus and beverage offerings.
Verify guests’ identification to ensure compliance with legal drinking age requirements.
Monitor, restock, and replenish bar inventory, beverages, and operating supplies.
Maintain a guest-focused approach and contribute to an exceptional guest experience.
Comply with applicable food safety, alcohol service, and beverage regulations.
Process cash and credit card transactions accurately and according to established procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bar environment.
Conduct monthly liquor inventories and maintain accurate product quantity records.
Analyze inventory variances, identify discrepancies, and assist with measures to improve inventory accuracy and control.
Manage liquor purchasing and place orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Order and maintain bar supplies, including ice, garnishes, mixers, and other beverage-related sundries.
Monitor inventory efficiency and ensure products are appropriately utilized and have an established operational purpose.
Review and process invoices for liquor, beverage products, and bar-related supplies.
Receive, verify, and properly store incoming liquor deliveries.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly managed liquor room and inventory areas.