Rotie by Stellas, located in the new Bridgeway Station off of Highway 385 is seeking an experienced Bartender/Bar Manager to join our team! We are a locally owned restaurant group that focuses on providing fine dining service in a relaxed atmosphere. We pride ourselves on having an extensive knowledge of our menu and ingredients that go into each dish.

• Base pay plus tips while bartending
• Hourly rate when performing manager duties (inventory, ordering, R&D for seasonal cocktails, training sessions, etc.)

Under supervision of the General Manager and the Director of Beverage, below are the job duties.

Core Responsibilities

*Primary responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

Bartender Job Duties

• Work service shifts behind bar while also being responsible for serving a section.
• Responsible for well during service shifts.
• Keeping reasonable ticket times while maintaining quality drinks.
• Keep the bar clean on a daily basis while also completing weekly sidework for each shift. Alerting management when maintenance is needed.
• Following recipes and using the correct bar tools when needed. Holding a high standard for quality of garnishes, syrups, juices & batched items. Maintaining a standard for labeling, ticket times, bar standards, and all other typical bar duties.
• Creating weekly cocktail features to try out that showcase local, quality ingredients that are on trend/on brand. Providing meaningful feedback and suggestions on current bartending procedures
• Opening and closing duties executed in a timely fashion.

* Please know that in our company, all bartenders work together and are often assigned tables in the dining room as part of their 'section' in addition to bar & cocktail. This makes for a more cohesive & well rounded FOH team that knows service on all fronts, can help each other & work well together!

Bar Manager Requirements:

• Inventory and order all BWL outside of Director of Beverage
• Maintain and order all bar equipment, tools, glassware.
• Creation of seasonal cocktail menu. Price cocktails to meet industry standards.
• Business development & drink creation.
• Assist the Beverage Director with pricing, suggestions on profit growth, regularly communicate on improvements for bar and BWL selection, execution of dinners, tastings and events.
• Work with the Private Dining team to curate a great BWL package. Assess current pricing against local standards of cost and improve revenue of BWL for private dining events.
• Educating the staff through line ups, weekly “10 minute reviews” of basic BWL related things for servers, leading or setting up speakers for beverage training sessions with staff.
• Educate and maintain bar staff to the standard you set for guest satisfaction and quality of cocktail

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 1 year Bar Management experience
• Minimum of 5 years Bartending experience
• Flexibility and availability to work nights and weekends.
• Team Player
• Great Interpersonal skills
• Assertive
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills and active listening skills
• Ability to accurately record food and beverage orders and deliver to guests
• Ability to properly time the service of each course to ensure a quality dining experience
• Follows all food and beverage health safety guidelines and alcohol service protocols
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays

*Ideal candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of cocktails and ability to work well under pressure. Have a passion for the hospitality industry, a strong work ethic with the ability to work well as part of a team and a desire to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Must be able to move about the dining room to service guests
• Continuous repetitive motions
• Frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 50lbs
• Occasional pushing and pulling of items up to 50lbs

Come join our team and be a part of our new restaurant opening. We are not downtown, have plenty of parking, and there are no late nights! If you want to be proud of where you work, and the food you serve..... Join a professional restaurant team, please send your resume!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bar management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bartending: 5 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Required)

Work Location: In person