Bartender Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Prior guest relations training.
• Proper food safety training and certification as required by law.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems such as Toast, Micros, or Aloha, and reservation software such as Toast.
• Strong knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Knowledge of proper food handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, upbeat attitude and personality.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and team members.
• Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, and cooperativeness, and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, transport materials or equipment, and lift, move, or carry objects over 30 pounds; occasionally lift, move, or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Motor coordination and finger dexterity to grasp, handle, feel, reach, and extend arms overhead.
• Ability to bend and stoop and work effectively in hot and cold environments and on unlevel, slippery, or unstable surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior bartending experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks.
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails, including quickly and efficiently building and shaking classic cocktails.
• Plan and present the bar menu.
• Check customers’ identification and confirm they meet the legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Stay guest-focused, check in with customers to ensure satisfaction, and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area and clean guest areas; polish glassware, plateware, and silverware.
• Complete opening and closing duties, follow established standards, and fill out preparation checklists.
• Follow cash-handling policies, process credit card charges, provide accurate bills, and ring in orders accurately and at the time of sale.
• Apply knowledge of pour-cost control, participate in inventory, and determine adequate par levels.
• Comply with food and beverage, health, safety, and food-handling regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.