Bartender

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Bartender
Reports To: Front of House (FOH) Managers
Non-Exempt: Hourly Rate of Pay

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Bartender is responsible for the mixing and serving of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests of the dining room and bar following standard and proprietary recipes. The Bartender provides knowledgeable, friendly food and beverage service to all guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
♣    Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines of the company.
♣    Welcomes guests with greeting and eye contact within 1 minute ensuring that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, and friendly service.
♣    Rings up each drink order before preparing for guests.
♣    The ability to requisition, pick up, verify, and put away all orders for liquor, wine, beer, juices, soft drinks and food items used for the bar areas.
♣    Complete working knowledge of the menu items, their ingredients and preparation.
♣    Knowledge of all products served by the bar, i.e. liquors, wines, beers, ports, armagnacs, etc.
♣    Utilize POS System to ring up correct and precise computation of each guest’s bill, sales, and complete closing summary reports.
♣    Ensures proper pouring, mixing, blending of drinks. Memorizes all specialty drink recipes.
♣    Efficiently prepares all drinks for service bar area, guests and the bar area.
♣    Stocks the bar areas with liquor, wine, beer, juices, soft drinks, glassware and condiments.
♣    Recognize regular guests, greet them by their name and know their preferred drinks.
♣    Follows proper alcohol control regulations, including the identification of minors.
♣    The ability to recognize and address potential intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guests.
♣    Coordination of service sequence within entire station.
♣    Maintains the bar area all times clearing dishes and glassware whenever possible.
♣    The bar is stocked and all side opening and closing duties are completed.
♣    Respond appropriately to guest requests, executing food safety and allergy protocols.
♣    Engage management for any guest issue or complaint.
♣    Any additional duties or special projects as requested by management.


Qualifications and Skills:
♣    2 + years as a bartender, in a fine dining high volume restaurant, Asian restaurant a plus
♣    Excellent knowledge of mixology, cocktails, beer and wine service with knowledge of food
♣    Proof of eligibility to work in the US and 21 years of age
♣    Fluent in both written and spoken English
♣    Knowledgeable in use of POS systems and possess basic math skills
♣    Ability to handle all monies and accounts from bank /cash drawer
♣    Friendly and out going. Enjoys being part of a team
♣    Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, organized, work well under pressure
♣    Interest in Asian cuisine and culture
♣    Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
♣    Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
♣    ServSafe Certification