Wish You Were Here Group

BARTENDER

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Description

Job Summary

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Job Activities

  • Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.
  • Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
  • Provides professional and exceptional service.
  • Presents menus, answers questions and make suggestions for all food and beverage items.
  • Informs guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.
  • Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.
  • Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures.
  • Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable).
  • Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area, and the entire venue.
  • Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.
  • Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, be a team player.
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.
  • Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.
  • Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
  • Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.
  • Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.
  • Properly sets-up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  • Ensures the bar and bar area are clean and free of debris
  • Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
  • Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables and chairs
  • Stocks bar-stations with prescribed supplies
  • Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed
  • Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
  • Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
  • Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
  • Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
  • Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
  • Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Company, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
  • Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

  • Company in-venue bartender training, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Food Handling Certificate.
  • 1-2 years of professional beverage experience.
  • Previous bartending experience.
  • Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
  • Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
  • Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
  • Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
  • Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Hospitality

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