Bartender (Full-Time)

About the Role

To be an artist of drinks and create lasting connections by serving beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and adequate daily bar setup, including requisitioning and stocking beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce based on daily function projections.
• Maintain stock, cut, and store all fresh fruit, vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Greet guests courteously, promote and document drink orders, and mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes while practicing portion control.
• Input orders into the register, create guest checks, and maintain accountability for all beverages served, including those served by other staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of the bar and guest areas throughout the shift.
• Assist guests in the lounge area when needed.
• Handle cash transactions, make change, verify charges, record transactions, and ensure proper execution of vouchers to balance all moneys.
• Lock up and store beverages, food, and equipment; deposit cash drops and secure the bank.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products to adhere to health standards.
• Fulfill special guest requests and other duties as assigned, such as assisting security with disorderly guests.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including laws pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count the bank, prepare cash drops, and understand portion sizes.
• Basic English language writing skills for completing requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to handle knives for garnishes, glassware, bottles, ice, and drink mixing, as well as reaching overhead for stock.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and perform point-of-sale procedures.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of bartending experience required.
• Bartending certificate required.
• TIPS certification required.
• Ability to obtain any government-required license or certificate.
• CPR certification and/or First Aid Training preferred.