Bartender - The Weathervane

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar, requisitioning and stocking all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straw and stirrers, condiments and produce.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered, using the proper methods and tools to ensure consistency.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Collections money from customers for drinks prepared and served.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Notifies bar manager when liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies need to be reordered.
• Expediently communicates any challenges, guest complaints or requests to management.
• Works effectively and efficiently with the team, maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers and management.
• Other duties as assigned, such as assisting security with disorderly guests

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits, including drink preparation and service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to quickly learn point-of-sale software used by bar and restaurant.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a high-volume bar required.
• Current ServSafe Alcohol certification required
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old.