Bartender

Location

Emporia, VA 23847

Job Summary

Responsible for providing excellent guest service by preparing cocktails and beverages for guests and servers.

Responsibilities

• Takes beverage orders from guests and checks identification to verify age requirements.
• Promotes brands and products to increase sales.
• Prepares cocktails and beverages for guests and servers according to recipes and specifications.
• Performs set up and breakdown of bar area as well as side work and projects as needed.
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of the bar/work area in accordance with company and health department standards by arranging bottle displays, sweeping, wiping countertops, removing trash, etc.
• Assists with inventory control, stocking, and proper rotation of product.
• Performs responsible alcohol service with regards to guest limitations.
• Completes monetary transactions using a point‑of‑sale system by maintaining cash drawer, accepting cash or card for payment, returning correct change, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of all menu items and prices as well as related regulations for drink preparation and storage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong and accurate money handling skills.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of alcohol.
• Knowledge of all bar equipment, cash register, and company beverage system as well as wines, alcohol, and mixed drinks.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain and maintain Serv‑Safe certificate.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The team member will be required to stand for the duration of the shift and may be required to sit or stand, walk, use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, climb or balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Lifting up to 50 lb may be required. Work hours can include nights, weekends, and holidays; the environment is typically moderate to loud with varying crowds, noise, and smoke.

Pay

$9.00 per hour.

Schedule

May be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.