RESTAURNT BARTENDER

HOTEL NIKKO OF SAN FRANCISCO INC 150 POWELL ST•San Francisco, CA

34d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. You will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous bartending experience
Must meet state legal age requirements.
All candidates must be fluent in verbal and written English
Excellent knowledge of all beverage products
Previous point of sale system experience preferred
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Responsibilities

Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills to maximize revenues.
Prepare beverages requested by customers.
Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
Coordinate food service with restaurant(s) for bar/lounge guests if applicable.
Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers.
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way.
Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods.
Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards.
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
Assist with beverage inventory when needed.
Set up bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
Perform pre- and post-shift side-work (empty/fill ice-bins, prepare garnishments, replenish/store snacks, etc.).
Requisition all necessary supplies.
Other duties as assigned.