Bartender

SSP America operates multiple locations in the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. At SSP America, our Bartenders enjoy engaging with guests while serving hand-crafted beverages and delicious food. Our Bartenders are up-to-date on trends in the alcoholic beverage industry, with experience crafting beverages and serving them with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Use recipes and practice portion control to mix, garnish, and present drinks
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience required
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand weights and measurements
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items
• Ability to operate a keyboard and point of sale procedures to pre-check, order, and close out a check
• Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for long periods of time

Benefits

• $5.00 / Hour + Tips
• Free parking
• Employee meal
• Opportunities for career advancement