Bartender

Summary: The Restaurant Bartender is responsible for creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere at the bar, crafting high-quality beverages, and providing exceptional service to guests. This role involves mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, maintaining the bar area's cleanliness, and adhering to all relevant laws and regulations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: ● Beverage Preparation and Service: ○ Accurately prepare and serve a wide variety of cocktails, mixed drinks, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and standards. ○ Demonstrate knowledge of different drink categories, flavors, and preparation techniques. ○ Suggestively sell beverages and make recommendations to guests based on their preferences. ○ Monitor guest consumption of alcohol and intervene when necessary to prevent intoxication or underage drinking. ○ Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including glassware, equipment, and supplies. ○ Adhere to all health and safety regulations when handling food and beverages. ● Guest Service: ○ Greet guests promptly and courteously, making them feel welcome and comfortable. ○ Engage in friendly and professional conversation with guests, creating a positive atmosphere. ○ Answer guest inquiries about the menu, drink specials, and other relevant information. ○ Handle guest complaints or issues in a calm and professional manner, escalating to management when necessary. ● Operational Tasks: ○ Process guest orders and payments using the restaurant's POS system. ○ Maintain accurate inventory of bar supplies and notify management of any shortages. ○ Assist with opening and closing duties, including restocking supplies and cleaning the bar area. ○ Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required. Qualifications: ● Age: Must be 18 years of age or older due to legal requirements for serving alcohol. ● Experience: Previous bartending experience preferred, but not required. Willingness to learn and develop bartending skills is essential. ● Knowledge: Basic knowledge of different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktail recipes, and bar equipment. ● Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure, strong attention to detail, and basic math skills for handling payments. ● Certifications: Must obtain any required certifications or permits for serving alcohol, as per local regulations. Physical Requirements: ● Ability to stand for extended periods of time. ● Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. ● Manual dexterity for handling glassware and bar equipment. ● Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment.