Bartender

Job Description

A Bartender is responsible for taking food and beverage orders; entering orders quickly and in proper sequence; serving food and beverages for guests at the bar and tables in the restaurant, if required; coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service and quality of the food; and providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.

• Takes food and beverage orders, places orders, delivers orders, checks back after delivery of food and beverage to ensure guest satisfaction, observes guests to respond to any additional needs
• Maintains bar and table appearance by pre-bussing, checks drink levels, removes clutter and provides adequate napkins, etc.
• Presents check for payment, processes payments, and provides change, as needed
• Stocks and organizes bar, as required
• Ensures friendly welcoming service at all times
• Process payments via POS register system
• Follows customer service, adult beverage, and cash handling policies and procedures
• Keeps assigned station clean, sets up and takes down station tables appropriately
• Any and all duties assigned by management

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Must have at least 6 months of closely related bartending/serving experience
• Work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Must be able to pass required state food safety certification requirements
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (i.e. drug test, background check, etc)
• Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus)
• Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with guests
• Ability to interact with guests and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation
• Ability to speak with others using clear and professional language
• Skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 20 lbs
• Ability to (
• Ability to frequently immerse hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures