Restaurant Bartender

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated bartender in a fine dining restaurant who provides exceptional beverage service to guests, while creating a memorable and enjoyable dining experience. The bartender is responsible for preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to the restaurant’s standards. They should possess a strong knowledge of mixology, wines, and spirits all while exhibiting excellent customer service skills.

Core Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Greets guests in a friendly and professional manner, engaging in conversation and offering beverage suggestions
• Attend to guests’ needs promptly, ensuring exceptional service throughout their dining experience
• Always maintain a professional and friendly attitude while attending to guests’ needs
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the restaurant’s beverage offerings, including wines, beer selections, and specialty cocktails
• Take drink orders from guests and accurately enter them into the POS system
• Prepare and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits
• Follow the recipes and techniques provided by restaurant for consistent and high-quality drink preparation
• Ensure proper garnishing, presentation, and glassware selection to enhance the visual appeal of beverages
• Understand and apply mixology techniques to create unique and innovative cocktails
• Provide detailed descriptions of beverages while giving recommendations and suggestions to guests based on their preferences and the restaurant’s offerings
• Actively promote and upsell premium beverages, specialty cocktails, and wine pairings
• Stay updated on current beverage trends, mixology techniques, and industry developments
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant’s wine list, including varietals, regions, and food pairing
• Continuously expand knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, and other alcoholic beverages
• Maximize revenue by effectively managing pour costs, portion control, and minimizing waste
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant’s wine list, including varietals, regions, and food pairing
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of beverages, ingredients, and supplies
• Properly handle and store beverage stock, maintaining freshness, quality, and organization
• Ensure bar area is clean, organized, and properly stocked at all times
• Adhere to sanitary and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Clean and polish glassware, bar utensils and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on bar equipment as required by restaurant standards
• Provide guidance and training to other staff members on beverage knowledge and service techniques
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management

Qualification Standards & Company Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience as a bartender in a fine dining or upscale restaurant
• Extensive knowledge of mixology, wine, beer and spirits
• Must have a flexible work schedule