Bar Server

Job Summary

Working as a member of our Food & Beverage Team, support our bartender by stocking bar, bar service area and storage areas, replacing inventories as needed before, during and after shift, as well as cleaning tables, bar, and service areas to allow bartender to focus on guest needs. Work closely with Restaurant Management, Kitchen Staff and Food & Beverage personnel to help guarantee our guests a Food & Beverage experience which exceeds their expectations.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properly cleaned uniform.
• Responsible for completing tasks related to setting up, stocking, replenishing, cleaning, and maintaining bar area.
• Responsible for trash pick-up and removal from bar, bar service, and storage areas.
• Greet guests warmly, politely and in a timely manner. Speak to guests with enthusiasm.
• Be prepared to answer questions about beverage service and beverage menu.
• Understand State of Maine regulatory responsibilities regarding service of alcoholic beverages.
• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, courteously and efficiently, to guests as directed by the Bartender and according to property specifications. Avoid over-pours/spillage.
• Complete affidavit required by the Maine Department of Public Safety Liquor Licensing and Inspection Division confirming eligibility to sell liquor.
• Deliver beverages in an efficient manner following appropriate beverage service techniques.
• Clear tables of drinks and dishes as required.
• Clean glassware, barware, and dishes using mechanical or manual methods.
• Be available to assist guests with beverage and/or food service concerns during service.
• Work with Bartender, Servers, and Bussers to ensure that guest's need are continually met.
• Able to safely operate restaurant equipment including, but not limited to coffee makers, refrigeration, juice machines, ice machines, ice crusher, point of sale systems and other basic kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner.
• Participate in set up, execution, and clean up of banquet functions as outlined in Banquet Event Orders/Event Sheets and as directed by Sales & Catering Manger/Dining Room Manager
• Maintain bar service area cleanliness, as well as personal cleanliness and sanitation standards, as required by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of the licensed premise.
• Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
• Manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds between knee and shoulders.
• Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift.
• Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
• Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
• Active listening and observation skills.
• Knowledge of common food allergies and understanding of cross-contamination issues.
• Outgoing personality, with good oral comprehension, expression, and speech clarity.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.