Bartender

Howell's kitchen & bar is Looking for an Experienced Bartender to Join our Team!

We’re an eclectic American tavern serving up modern takes on the classics you know and love in the Underhills Neighborhood of Atlanta. Craftsmanship and service are at the heart of our bar and scratch kitchen - come in for food, drinks, bocce ball, and a spacious patio!

The ideal candidate is a hard worker, a self-starter, and maintains a strong work ethic while possessing the intangibles we seek: helpfulness, kindness, approachability, and a guest-focused attitude. A solid knowledge of beer, liquor, wine, and cocktails is essential. We prefer candidates with a minimum of two years of high-volume bartending experience. We work hard, support each other, and prioritize our guests' well-being. Each day, we strive to create a fun, safe atmosphere and provide a phenomenal dining experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Simply put, if you’re looking for a great workplace with an excellent clientele, consistent operations, and supportive peers and management, this is the opportunity for you.

Looking for Combination of Lunch and Dinner Shift Availability

Weekends are a Must!

Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide excellent customer service by taking orders, preparing them efficiently, and building a rapport with clientele
• First-time guest procedures followed
• Promptly address guest’s issues and refer to management when necessary.
• Ability to operate POS system with accuracy.
• Follow all store cash handling policies and procedures.
• Handle card and cash transactions, ensuring that all funds in the cash drawer are accounted for by the end of the shift
• Identify belligerent customers, and work with management when needed to maintain a safe environment
• Clean the bar and the surrounding area of spills and other messes as needed
• Following daily checklists (opening/closing/mid) and cleaning lists. Take part in bar clean programs.
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies - Alcohol Awareness - Verification of age/ID.
• Keep an eye on patron intoxication levels and respond appropriately
• Prepare bar areas for drinking/dining by setting decor, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates and utensils, per restaurant standards.
• Ensure that bars are stocked with glasses, garnishes, drink mixes, and ice.
• Product order placement - when orders arrive from vendors they will be put up in a timely manner following store rotation procedures and display processes. Alert management prior to product running out - low levels. Nothing 86’d.
• Stay updated on current trends, house specialties, and menus.
• Maintain bar/table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Properly open and pour wine/beer/spirits.
• Will take part in pour tests and cocktail and menu testing.
• Conclude the dining/drinking experience by acknowledging the choice of restaurant; and inviting patrons to return. Market yourself and your shift. Build your business.
• May handle togo order(s) for guests. Convey menu information over the phone to guests and give accurate estimates of delivery time
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently - Dress code followed.
• May be required to lift materials weighing anywhere from 10-50 pounds alone and 100 plus with help.