Bartender

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bartender is a key member of our team and plays a central role in shaping the guest experience. With professionalism, exceptional product knowledge, and genuine hospitality, the Bartender guides each guest through a memorable dining and beverage journey. This position requires an energetic, polished, and team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Embody the company’s core values through authentic hospitality, positive communication, and consistent professionalism with guests and teammates.
• Provide friendly, upbeat, and attentive service to every guest in your section and at the bar.
• Ensure that every guest enjoys an exceptional and consistent overall experience.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all food and beverage offerings, making thoughtful recommendations to enhance the guest experience.
• Set up, maintain, and break down a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar by completing all opening, running, and closing sidework.
• Prepare cocktails according to established recipes, ensuring accuracy in measurements, glassware, ice, and garnishes.
• Maintain product quality standards and uphold consistency in every drink served.
• Support team members by serving as a resource on beverage knowledge and service standards.
• Protect guests and the establishment by strictly adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork by assisting colleagues proactively and maintaining positive communication throughout service.
• Maintain current TIPS/TAMS certification and comply with all responsible alcohol service standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Be available for evening, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by business volume.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently reach, bend, lift, carry, and wipe.
• Remain stationary for extended periods.
• Frequently wash hands.
• Lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs over short distances and manipulate items at varying heights (may require use of a step stool).
• Use fingers, hands, and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry, and clean.
• Maintain clear vision at both close and long distances and adjust focus as needed.
• Hear and communicate clearly with guests and team members.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in fine-dining or upscale casual dining required.
• Excellent verbal communication and guest engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to provide elevated guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

Failure to adhere to these and any other company policies or standards may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.