Bartender Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Friendly and engaging demeanor.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior bar service experience.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
• Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including standing and moving at a fast pace, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and carrying items.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
• Bilingual experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to guests courteously and in a timely manner.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by mixing ingredients according to Applebee’s standards.
• Interact verbally with bar guests to create a friendly and upbeat experience.
• Greet guests, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and drinks.
• Complete assigned opening and closing side work.
• Slice fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks.
• Present checks to bar patrons, make correct change, and complete necessary credit transactions.
• Process employee and manager food orders.
• Relay food orders to the kitchen through the computerized point-of-sale register system accurately and promptly.
• Manage alcohol service in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and company and brand policies.
• Participate in clearing and resetting the bar area.
• Occasionally serve guests in a Carside To-Go area.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Explain and demonstrate the use of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to drive sales, create a strong guest experience, and develop customer and community relationships to increase guest visits.
• Participate in Local Store Marketing to drive bar traffic and overall restaurant business.
• Remove trash and garbage from the bar service area and take it to the dumpster.