Shawnee Bartender/Bev Cart

The Bartender is responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.

• Greets guests, takes beverage orders from the restaurant servers or directly from guests.

• Mixes drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards.

• Checks identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol

• Collects payment for drinks served and follows all cash handling procedures.

• Works with Bar Manager to ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepares inventory or purchase orders as needed to replenish supplies.

• Serves snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar where appropriate.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.

• Maintains a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and wiping bar area, glass doors, and windows, etc., as needed.

• Provide guidance to guests on Cleveland Metroparks activities and other regional information.

• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior bartending experience is required. Must be age 21 or older
• Must complete Serve-Safe program after hire.
• Knowledge in the art and science of cocktails and drink recipes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.
• Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays.