Bartender

About the role

As a Bartender, you'll create a welcoming, energetic atmosphere while preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, serving guests at the bar, and supporting the overall guest experience within our dual-branded Applebee's/IHOP restaurant.

Hours of Operation

Sun - Thursday: 7am-10pm
Friday - Saturday: 7am - 12am

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company recipes, responsible alcohol service guidelines, and applicable laws (30%)
• Create a welcoming, friendly, and engaging atmosphere by interacting with bar guests and delivering exceptional hospitality (20%)
• Take food and beverage orders and serve guests seated at the bar (15%)
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side work to maintain bar readiness (15%)
• Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes and stock bar supplies throughout each shift (5%)
• Present guest checks, accurately process cash and credit card transactions, and complete payment procedures (5%)
• Process employee and manager food orders as required (5%)
• Enter food and beverage orders accurately into the point-of-sale system and communicate with the kitchen to ensure timely service (5%)

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to care for others while growing and learning
• Positive attitude with a passion for hospitality
• Ability to operate blenders, frozen beverage machines, and other bar equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to stand and remain active throughout the entire shift
• Comfortable with frequent hand washing and regular immersion of hands in water
• Ability to maintain cleanliness by wiping tables, bar surfaces, equipment, and picking up debris throughout the restaurant
• Ability to transport glass racks, beverage cases, and other supplies weighing up to 25 pounds multiple times during a shift
• Reading, writing, basic math, verbal communication, and cash-handling skills required
• Flexibility to support the overall operation of the dual-branded restaurant as business needs require

Physical Requirements

• Move throughout the restaurant and communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Frequently handle and grasp items weighing up to 5 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Bend, stoop, reach, and stand for extended periods
• Maintain adequate vision to assess cleanliness, prepare beverages accurately, and operate touchscreen point-of-sale systems

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

This position is paid at the applicable tip-credit minimum wage, plus tips where permitted by law. Total earnings will vary based on business levels, shift availability, and tips received.