Job summary
The Bartender is responsible for preparing food and drink ordersServing beverages and meals to patrons as regulated by state and federal age requirementsCoordinating lounge/bar activities
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol• Presents menu, answers questions, and takes food and beverage orders from guests and/or serving staff• Prepares drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer• Prepares appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards• Monitors seating in lounge/bar area ensuring all guests are served• Computes bill and accepts payment; tracks and balances sales receipts• Attempts to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking• Clean bars work areas and tables as well as glasses, utensils, and bar equipment• Maintains kitchen and lounge station by keeping area tidy; clean and stock kitchen and bar at the end of each shift• Plan, organize, and control the operations of the lounge/bar area• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays• Create drink recipes• Inventories liquor, food supplies, and equipment weekly• Order or requisition supplies as needed• Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily• Receives, dates, and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications• Ensures tips are reported properly for tax processing• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience• Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations)• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions and uses reason• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety and security procedures• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule to be at work and on time• May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours
Key Skills Needed
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language• Ability to identify and resolve problems• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations• Ability to maintain professionalism• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income• Term Life and AD&D Insurance• Paid Time Off• Employee Assistance Program• 401k Retirement Plan
