Pool Bartender

Duties/Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of the bar, knowing the names and preferences of their guests and VIPs, greeting, seating, running, bussing, re-setting etc.
• Describes dinner features as needed, including menu changes and daily additions.
• Covers continuous training with service team regarding the spirit and cocktail list and provides complete training for all new hires.
• Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately according to the restaurant’s recipes and guest requests.
• Prepares drinks for the serving staff to bring to tables.
• Engages with guests to take orders, answer questions, and make recommendations on cocktails, wines, and beers.
• Understands the order taken by the server and any changes in the menu, dietary restrictions, food allergies, etc.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment all times in the bar (front bar, back bar, well, floor).
• Observes guests to identify signs of intoxication and refuses further service when appropriate, following the establishment’s policies.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in communication with guests, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Requires complete knowledge of POS system.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items, prices and methods of preparation, and to use suggestive selling techniques to encourage the guests to choose items that are house specialties.
• Knowledge of products and specifications that is outlined in the dinner menu.
• Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc. of at least 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for 8 hours in length.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.