Short Stories is seeking an experienced (2 yr minimum) Bartender to join our team.
Short Stories provides guests both an upscale dining experience with an extensive cocktail program and a high-volume late-night scene. A candidate for this position should have fluidity in their experience. Being comfortable running a service station while maintaining bar orders, as well as the speed and detail that comes with high volume bartending experience.
We are requesting a minimum three shifts with flexible availability.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Full knowledge of food and beverage menu items
- Cleaning, polishing and maintaining stock of bar glassware and service-ware
- Confident and correct use of POS system for order entry and payment processing
- Work cleanly and maintain organization during service
- Communicate efficiently and respectfully
- Optimally tailor each guest’s bar experience
- Ensure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly; and confirming guest satisfaction
- Maintain the cleanliness of bar tools and bar areas
- Communicate respectfully with chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary
- Assist in service preparation including but not limited to juicing and cutting fruit, preparing syrups, building garnishes and batches, etc.
- Receiving and working with ingredients for the preparation of bar menu items
- Complete all necessary opening and closing side-work according to standards and specifications set by the team in a timely and professional manner
- Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages
- Completing regular deep cleaning of the restaurant
- Must be able to lift & a carry at least 50 pounds
- Must have 2 years + experience in a fast-paced cocktail-centric environment as a Bartender