Bartender - Restaurant

About the Role

The Restaurant Bartender is responsible for serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food to guests in a Restaurant atmosphere with a cheerful attitude and in an efficient, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor
• Cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable
• Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar
• Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly
• Prioritize and organize drink orders
• Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems
• Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
• Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
• Perform Opening/Running/Closing duties according to HOB policy
• Prepare guest checks (on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy
• Maintain bartender bank
• Perform cash pull / check out procedures
• Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks
• Required to occasionally work Special Events that are scheduled throughout the venue

Qualifications

• Ability to work late hours
• Flexible schedule
• Cash handling experience
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. using proper lifting techniques
• Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork
• Physically able to pass a pour test and a mixology drill (timed)
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent

Preferred Experience

• 4 years' work experience in high volume environment
• Experience recognizing valid ID's
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Work Demands

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. using proper lifting techniques