Bartender Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon date of hire.
• Ability to wipe down tables and bases, pick up floor debris, and wipe booth seats throughout the restaurant.
• Ability to transport plates, glasses, and trays to and from the dining room, service bar, and kitchen at least 30 times per shift.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Mobility and full range of movement throughout the shift.
• Ability to transport glass racks, plateware, and cases of food and beverage weighing up to 30 pounds at least 15 times per shift.
• Ability to respond quickly in an emergency to avoid imminent danger to oneself and others.
• Ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to six hours.
• Good sense of balance and ability to bend, kneel, and react swiftly to surrounding activity.
• Ability to lift bus pans, trays, and cases of food and beverage weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages using appropriate portions and glassware.
• Serve and pour wine, bottled beer, and draft beer according to specified portions and in proper glassware.
• Follow TABC laws to prevent over-serving; alert the Manager if a guest appears intoxicated and respond accordingly.
• Interact verbally with bar and dining room guests in a friendly, upbeat manner.
• Complete assigned opening and closing side duties and checklists.
• Serve food and drinks to bar guests and assist dining room guests as needed.
• Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes at the prescribed daily par level.
• Stock juices, ice, alcohol, beer, wine, and other products needed to operate the bar.
• Keep the bar, including the bar top, floor, and storage areas, clean and free of debris, dirty glassware, plates, silverware, and trash.
• Present guest checks and provide correct change or process charge card and gift card transactions.
• Process employee and manager food orders.
• Relay food orders to the kitchen through the computerized point-of-sale register system and account for every drink poured behind the bar.
• Participate in company initiatives and activities, including gift card sales and promotions, charitable programs, and related meetings.
• Perform other operational tasks as assigned by Management.