Bartender

Work Performed

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis.
• Requisition and stock of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce.
• Maintain stock, cut, and store of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promote and document orders for drinks.
• Mix, garnish, and present drinks following standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.
• Input orders into a register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest and personnel guests, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served in accordance to standard operating procedures.
• Receive payment from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys.
• Lock up and store all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposit cash drops, and secure bank.
• Keep bar neat and clean, and display glasses and liquors attractively.
• Maintain a pleasant atmosphere in the bar, refuse to serve drunk or unruly patrons, and have them ejected if necessary.
• Assist security with disorderly guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend, stoop, and wipe to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds and place items on high and low shelves.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.

Required Experience

• Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to insure all laws are being followed.
• Complete knowledge of drink (cocktail) recipes and liquor, beer and wine.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register or POS system, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.

Training & Experience

• 3 Years Bartending experience required.
• Work well with or without direct supervision.
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the restaurant.
• Must be able to perform all related duties as assigned.
• Food Handling, CPR, First Aid certificates preferable.
• Must attend Alcohol Awareness training program.
• Must be able to legally prove age of at least 21 years.

Required Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.