What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bartender position at The Smiling Dog?
We are looking for enthusiastic bartenders to provide an excellent guest drinking experience. Good bartenders will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. Good bartenders will also get to know our regulars, have a positive and engaging attitude, be naturally very organized and cleanly, and be able to learn and sell the brands we carry with ease.
Compensation includes $2.13 per hour plus tips.
***All bartenders must start as servers and work for several weeks as a server before working behind the bar. The time between getting hired and being scheduled as a bartender will depend greatly on the employee’s work ethic, speed of learning our processes, and how well they understand our work culture and environment***
Responsibilities
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
- Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
- Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
- Plan and present bar menu
- Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
- Keep work areas very clean and very organized
Skills
- Resume and proven working experience as a bartender
- Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
- Computer literacy
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
- Louisiana Responsible Vendor certificate
- East Baton Rouge Parish Liquor License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2.13 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Bartending: 1 year (Required)
- Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2