Bartender

Responsibilities

• Collect money for drinks served
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
• Balance cash receipts
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
• Serve wine and bottled or draft beer
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Serve food items to customers seated at the bar
• Slice fruit for garnishing drinks and arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant bartending experience preferred
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to effectively listen to and respond to guests' needs
• Must have a courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Ability to multitask efficiently