BARTENDER

Bartender - hourly plus tips

Category: Seasonal (as soon as possible - October in Hoonah, Alaska)

Summary:

Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders at a restaurant to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders need extensive knowledge of common drinks which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines. Bartenders also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to their specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic and Profitable.
• Perform all duties by providing outstanding service efficiently in an ever-friendly demeanor.
• Collect and process payment; accurately enter and record all menu items into the PS system. Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
• Able to function well and calmly in times of high-volume activity and stress.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Willingness to shift to other stations and/or assignments as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Work on your feet most of the day with minimal break time (lunch is often “on the fly”).
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
• Effective and friendly communication skills with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Comply with company dress code.
• 2 year experience as a bartender in a high volume environment.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Team-oriented.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking over 5 miles a day.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community
• Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting
• Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.O. 93-638.