Job Description –Bartender      

Classification:  Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Reports to:  General Manager/ Managers

Department:  Store Location

Duties and Responsibilities:  Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Count drinks guests are served.
• Be attentive! Offer your assistance before guests have to ask for it.
• Work as a team with all personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Collect money for drinks served.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Prep bar ingredients made in house (e.g. simple syrups, sweet and sour); prep and stock all garnishes.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment/ restock glassware from the dishwasher.
• Remove recycling full of empty bottles.
• Change and remove garbage.
• Remove bus tubs with dishes and bring them to the dishwashing area.
• Stock ice.
• Clean bars, work areas and tables.
• Put the chairs up on the bar and in the bar area.
• Balance cash drawer when shift is completed
• Other duties as directed.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• 100% - walk and stand during entire shift.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• 100% - Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent washing of hands.
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping.
• Be of legal age to serve liquor according to state law.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Complete the “Alcohol Server Training” Courses
• Basic mathematical skills; handle money and give correct change.
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes and the Company’s specialty cocktails.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This is an hourly paid position.  Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements.  Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 4 AM depending on the work required.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional dining establishment.  The bar and lounge area is the main work area for this position.  This role will require fast paced service done with calm and elegance for client comfort.  There are frequent visits to the kitchen required in this position, and the kitchen as well as the work area may be slippery or wet during the shift and employees are prone to slips and falls.  This role will require high level of gracious communication with clients and respectable communication with staff.

Travel:

There is little to no travel required for this position