Catering Bartender

Description

General Definition:

• The Bartender duties include mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food items to patrons in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.

Essential Job Functions:       

• Maintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes.
• Reviews Event Order to determine function requirements.
• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, garnish, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serves wine, draft and bottled beer in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Prepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as needed.
• Collects payment for drinks when event is cash bar.
• Maintains accurate liquor, wine and beer cost.
• Ensures all products sold are entered correctly in the P.O.S. system.
• Orders or requisitions liquors and supplies for each day’s business by completing the Commissary Order Sheet, places the completed form in the bar area folder.  
• Picks up and returns the bar area folder to the Food & Beverage Office daily.
• Sets up bar in accordance with company procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas.
• Wipes tables and bar area down daily.
• Ties up trash bags as needed and before leaving at the end of the shift.
• Places trash bags outside of the bar for pickup at the end of shift.
• Pours approximately 1/2 cup of ammonia down all drains daily.
• Washes all glassware daily. 
• Places clean glassware in the appropriate glass storage area.
• Ensures clean linens are placed on tables outside of bar area.
• Rolls silverware daily.
• Replenishes all snacks and condiments as often as needed.
• Returns all dirty dishes to kitchen at the end of the shift.  If kitchen is closed please rinse off dishes.
• Takes accurate inventory of all products at opening and closing of each shift; completes inventory control paperwork.
• Follows cash handling policies and procedures.
• Assists customers in a professional manner as often as needed or as directed by management.
• Assist in other areas as needed or when directed by management.
• Contributes to a friendly and productive work environment; reports concerns directly to Food & Beverage Supervisor.
• Knows and understands the proper operation of all job-related equipment.
• Observes all related safety procedures when handling equipment, liquids, dishes, etc. 
• Uses proper protective equipment as directed at all times.
• Uses the proper lifting techniques when handling trays, dishes, and similar items.
• Attends all departmental and company-mandated meetings as required.
• Immediately reports all workplace injuries to the Food & Beverage Supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment to the Food & Beverage Supervisor. 
• Knows all appropriate first aid kit(s) locations and eyewash stations.
• Knows the location of the fire-fighting equipment and fire exits for the area.
• Maintains clean uniform at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Agylysis (or other Food & Beverage point-of-sale system) experience preferred.
• Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills required. Ability to apply common understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardize situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Capacity write simple correspondence and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Outgoing personality and positive attitude.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, service procedures and function.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to handle money and operate a cash register quickly and efficiently.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Possess honesty and integrity.
• Have good memory when handling multiple orders.
• Ability to listen well, communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills required.  Bilingual skills helpful, but not required.
• Ability to interact positively with customers, employees and management personnel.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and be flexible.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with constant interruptions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Training:

• Five years of bartending experience required.

Licenses/Certifications/Other: 

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission License (TABC)
• Serve-safe certified (Food Handlers)

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength:
  • Sedentary to medium workload
  • Stand, sit and walk consistently
  • Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
• Movement:
  • Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
  • Will use kitchen equipment
  • Driving motor vehicles as needed
• Auditory:
  • Frequently speak and articulate
  • Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
  • Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses