What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender - Cheever's Cafe position at Good Egg Dining Group?
Cheever's Café is looking for passionate individuals who aspire to create enduring memories and lasting relationships through a dedication to executional excellence, intentional service, extreme hospitality, and culinary trust.
PERKS OF THE JOB
- Competitive pay
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Memorial Day
- Employee discounts at other Good Egg Dining establishments
- Hands on training programs
- Opportunity for growth - we promote from within
- Health Insurance and Paid Time Off available for qualifying full-time employees
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepare and serve the highest quality beverages to guests either directly at the bar top or through wait staff. Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while upholding A Good Egg Dining Group’s mission to positively impact lives by building enduring memories and multi-generational relationships through a dedication to executional excellence, intentional service, extreme hospitality, and culinary trust.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beer, spirits and wine.
- Know restaurant standards, table numbers, wait sections, menu, specials, and be able to answer any questions customers may have effectively.
- Takes food and beverage orders from guests and ensures 100% accuracy when entering orders into the POS system.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
- Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests.
- Confirm guests are of legal drinking age and follow all state and federal laws for serving alcoholic beverages.
- Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
- Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars.
- 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.
- Monitor guest’s alcohol intake.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
- Answer phone professionally and according to restaurant standards.
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager.
- Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
- Possess an above average to excellent knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, 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 8 hours).
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
