Bartender (The Exchange at the AT&T Discovery District)

Responsibilities

• Utilize high-quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, fresh herbs, and spices to create sensational drinks for guests.
• Greet guests, take beverage orders from restaurant servers or directly from guests.
• Mix drinks, cocktails, and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards.
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Provide information on wine characteristics, evaluate guests' needs, make appropriate suggestions, and serve wine using proper wine service techniques.
• Work with the culinary team to create mixers and garnishes for beverages.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol.
• Handle an assigned bank and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
• Ensure the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests; prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.
• Serve food items to guests seated at the bar.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, and promotions.
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning glass doors and windows, etc., as needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Organize catering storage areas.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• At least two years of experience as a bartender.
• Extensive knowledge of drink recipes and ability to create and execute one-of-a-kind drinks.
• Must be able to create and serve drinks in a timely manner.
• Extensive knowledge of wines.
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team during setup and execution of service.
• Willingness and drive to exceed guest expectations.
• Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Must be personable, friendly, and welcoming.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English to communicate with guests.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Must have a working email to communicate with managers.
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training, and any additional job-specific safety training.