Bartender

Job Overview:

The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when indulging in all the fun things we have to offer at the Downtown Tavern. Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, you are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Bartenders are expected to provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepares the bar itself and tables in the bar area, restocking napkins, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks and side work.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with our bar’s standard drink recipes.
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular and return guests.
• Record all orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the POS system.
• Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items…etc..
• Prepare mixed drinks for service bar and for your customer’s as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, refrigeration, floors, tables, and all storage areas.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the Management.
• Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies based on the pars provided by Management.
• Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change.
• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Filling in for absent staff as needed.
• Assisting with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Understands and can communicate products and services available at the bar.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager on duty.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have a working knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor along with common drink recipes.
• Previous serving/bar experience required.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Positive interpersonal skills required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.

License/Qualifications:

• TABC Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision.
• Identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent walking with some standing at times.
• Will walk for long periods of time, possibly extended distances.
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual.
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.

Working Conditions:

• Indoors
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts.
• May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 - $200.00 per day

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100 - $200