Bartender

Description

Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Maintain a Guest focus while performing duties Assumes 100% responsibility for quality guests’ experience

Duties

• Take orders from guests and beverage orders from servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink

recipes.

• Learns the names and personally recognize our regulars.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks for bar patrons.
• Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation

and promotion of beverages.

• Clear and reset tables in bar area.
• Present drink menus, make specific recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to bar supervisor.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

Assure that opening checklist is completed and that the restaurant is prepared for

opening.

In the absence of a host, review reservations, establish a floor map for smooth seating, and assign server sections.

Assure staff is aware of food and beverage specials

During Shift

Analyze labor needs as the shift progresses and promptly send excess servers

or bussers home as needed.

Observer customers as they enter the restaurant and assure they are greeted

promptly and properly and seated in a friendly manner.

Monitor and observer guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with

the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests or

problems.

Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant

Take beverage orders from guests and servers.

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the company standard drink recipes.

Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding

beverages.

Up sell drink specials and food items as directed by management.

Recognize our regulars.

Record drink orders accurately and immediately into the Point of Sale system.

Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if

applicable).

Wash and sterilize glassware.

Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks, appetizers for bar patrons.

Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support

efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.

Clear and reset tables in bar area.

Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils,

shelves and storage areas.

Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.

Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager.

Complete closing checklist

Check servers out and account for their cash drop and paperwork. At end of day make sure restaurant lights are out and building is locked & secure.

Drop cash in the end shift drop box.

Requirements

Outgoing personality, positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Open to trying new food and drinks.

Sound judgment and solid leadership skills and experience.

Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, service procedures and function.

Be 21 years of age.

Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our

guests.

Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.

Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a

cash register.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.

Honesty and Integrity