Bartender - Social Misfits

Job Details

Job Location
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Social Misfits GR - GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Our Misfit Joints are based on a simple premise: we exist to create a hospitality experience like no other. A warm, welcoming refuge for all. We respect and celebrate the diverse, alternative, and authentic.

Social Misfits is a delicious adventure and a house of worship to the ultimate comfort food:
Waffles. With an iconic logo of one of history’s most iconic misfits, you’d better believe this isn’t your ordinary cafe. In addition to a cozy, lounge-like atmosphere evoking romanticism, character and dark allure of the iconic speakeasy, Social Misfits serves deliciously creative offerings including both savory and sweet scratch-made waffles from farm-fresh local ingredients, locally sourced Michigan maple syrups with unique flavor infusions, craft cocktails, and farmer direct, locally roasted, hand crafted coffee from Ferris Coffee Roasting Company.

Social Misfits is equally suited for an unordinary lunch meeting, an extraordinary dinner date, or a boozy brunch with friends old and new.

• Know and apply federal, state, and local laws governing the service of alcoholic beverages, as well as the restaurant's policies regarding liquor service and liability.
• Gather all needed supplies and equipment for the bar set-up.
• Set up the bar according to restaurant standards and maintain it during the shift.
• Perform necessary side work.
• Report tips properly at the end of each shift
• Serve properly mixed drinks to guests.
• Run tabs, compute guest checks, operate the POS computerized cash register system, and accept payments.
• Welcome all guests in our restaurant with a warm and inviting demeanor
• Provide efficient and personal service to each and every customer
• Maintain the highest degree of quality and consistency in product standards
• Collect and process cash/charges using our POS system.
• Communicate with team members and management to solve problems
• Participate in maintaining a positive work environment
• Stay informed on products and share knowledge with team members and guests
• Maintain and organize store supplies and appearance (dry and perishables)
• Ensure compliance and adherence to service and safety standards
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• All staff members are required to follow the guidelines set forth by the Employee Handbook.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic drink mixology
• Previous bartending experience

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have command of the English language, written and verbal.
• Must be alert to the customers’ needs.
• Able to stand for 8 hours.
• Must be able to work flexible days and hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer usage skills.
• Able to perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Good hearing and vision with or without corrective lenses.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, ability to write simple correspondence, ability to effectively present one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other staff members of the organization and restaurant community.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished written, oral, or diagram form, ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and ability to address customer personalities in various business situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to stand, walk, and verbally interact with other employees and guests. The staff member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The staff member will work in a high traffic/high volume restaurant environment and will be required to spend a majority of their time on their feet.

Availability to work must include evenings, weekends, and some holidays during the restaurant’s hours of operation.