Bartender

Essential Function:

• Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant's standard drink recipes.
• Learns the names and personally recognize our regulars.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change (if applicable).
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks, appetizers for bar patrons.
• Maintains bottles and glasses attractively and functionally to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all bar areas, including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Monitor and observe guests' dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Prepare final bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges, or make change (if applicable).
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow bartenders as situations arise.
• Be ready and willing to assist the barback with clearing and resetting.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
• Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Understands shift ends once approved by MOD.
• Communicates any problems, challenges, complaints, or service difficulties, in a timely manner, to the manager on duty or beverage manager
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of all associated equipment.
• Ensures that company policy regarding drinking age is followed and that the service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests is stopped and referred to the Manager on duty immediately.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of 2 year of experience as a bartender.
• Have working knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor and common drink recipes
• Be 21 years of age.
• Possess math skills and could handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Be able to learn our menu, including food, beverage, and wine; maintain a working knowledge of all changes provided by management.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, and guests.

Physical Ability

• Be able to reach, bend, kneel and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Specific vision abilities that this job may require include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.