Cafe Bartender

About the role

The Bartender is the stepping stone…the first area of service for the guests before arriving at their tables. It is essential to provide the guests with a positive experience before they step out of the bar. As a Hard Rock Cafe bartender, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, showman, decision-maker, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart).

Responsibilities

• Making drinks to spec recipe.
• Demonstrating responsible alcohol service.
• Serving food.
• Handling cash & other forms of payment.
• Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system.
• Properly checking I.D.s – for guests who appear to be under the legal drinking age.
• Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.
• Directing guests to areas/restrooms.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Suggestive selling - using proven techniques.
• Maintaining a clean and organized bar area.
• Maintaining proper product pars – through bar pulls & inventories.
• Stocking liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the bar.
• Maintaining a proper 3-compartment sink – properly sanitizing equipment, utensils, and glassware.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor, etc.
• Answering questions - accurately and politely.
• Creating memorable experiences.
• Entertaining guests to create "Raving Fans."

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 plus years of high volume bartending experience is required.
• In some regions, a food safety certification program is required to be completed before being able to serve food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card.
• Ability to move throughout the cafe (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands,