Bartender - LOCAL The Woodlands

About the role

As a Bartender at LOCAL Public Eatery, you are the ultimate host. You thrive in a team-driven, energetic environment and live to be part of the guest experience. Your guests know you by name and know they can rely on you for anything they need.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with friendly and attentive service throughout their dining experience.
• Exude professionalism, friendliness and fun towards guests and partners alike.
• Aid guests in navigating our menu options.
• Utilize extensive menu knowledge to recommend favorite beverage and culinary items per relevant likes, dislikes, and dietary needs.
• Create and pour cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and other non-alcoholic beverages according to LOCAL Public Eatery recipes and standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate input of orders in the point-of-sale system.
• Pre-set bar top with any additional dining needs.
• Maintain bar cleanliness by bussing and washing glassware, dishes, and cutlery.
• Prepare final guest checks in a timely manner and run payments safely and securely.
• Resolve service issues and guest complaints with a sense of urgency, poise, and good judgment.
• Complete assigned opening, side work, and closing duties to set your team up for success.
• Ensure the bar, refrigerators, storage, and walk-ins are organized and fully equipped with all tools and products.
• Prepare pre-mixes and garnishes.
• Maintain glassware and liquor bottles in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promote LOCAL Public Eatery cocktails.
• Absorb and assist with the guest service team with front door, telephone, and take-out duties as needed.
• Reinforce guest identification requirements and age restrictions for alcohol sales in accordance with state law.
• Follow all food and alcohol service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced and high-volume restaurant.
• The ability to connect with others; you know that teamwork means success.
• Naturally, turn guests into your regulars; you keep them coming back for more.
• Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler and Alcohol Server permits.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Agility - You respond quickly to your changing environment.
• Curiosity - You question the way things are done with a drive to make them better.
• Humility - You are ok with not always having the answer.
• You are fearless and put your teams' needs first.
• Integrity - You're honest, real, and consistent. You believe in yourself and take pride in who you are and what you say.
• Sense of fun - You like to have fun and enjoy what you do, you always show kindness and care.
• Resiliency - In the face of challenges, you don't give up. You are resilient and only get stronger from the ups and downs.

Skills

• Knowledgeable about menu options and dietary needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in order entry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including point-of-sale systems.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted food at LOCAL Public Eatery.
• Paid referral program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling available.