BARTENDER

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• 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 30 years old.
• Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.
• Directing guests to areas/restrooms.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• 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”.

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

2 plus years of high volume bartending experience is required.

In some U.S. States, 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 (i.e., California law requires this).

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

• Ability to move throughout the workplace during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods.

• In some U.S. states, a legal minimum age is required to serve food & alcohol – check with the interviewer.
• Follows all food safety & sanitation procedures.
• Practices all general safety standards.
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”).
• Following all uniform guidelines.
• Practicing all safety & sanitation standards.
• Recycling products, where possible.
• Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all tasks that may be assigned.