Bartender

About the role

Bourbon & Bones Lounge – Square One Concepts is seeking a professional and experienced Bartender to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-quality cocktails, serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests, providing excellent customer service, overseeing the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and collecting money for drinks served.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from guests and servers.
• Craft and serve high quality cocktails, liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared and stocked ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and always organized.
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
• Engage with guests in a friendly and approachable manner, making recommendations on drinks that complement their meal and building rapport with guest.
• Upsell and promote menu items, including suggesting wine pairing and recommending dishes that complement specific drinks.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Processing payments accurately and efficiently, including handling cash and credit card transactions.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Following safety and health protocols, including properly storing and handling alcohol and maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a bartender in a fine dining or upscale bar environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various spirits, wines, beers, and experience crafting unique cocktails that complement the restaurant's cuisine. Familiarity with different mixing techniques, garnishes, and glassware to create visually appealing and delicious drinks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work quickly and efficiently. Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Must have an Alcohol Service Licensing or certification.
• Ability to learn cash register software used by bar or restaurant POS – Aloha, Hot Schedule, Paylocity.
• Must be at least twenty-one years old.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a fine dining server in a restaurant or similar environment.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds.

Benefits & Perks

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO.
• Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones.
• Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers.
• Competitive Pay.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• 401(k).
• Full-Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental & Vision, Health Saving Account (HSA), Wellness Program, Discount Pet Care Plan.