Bartender - Restaurant/Events

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Prepare, pour and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Requires knowledge of all aspects of mixology including food/wine pairings and wine presentation and service. 

Job Tasks/Duties

• Inspects the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.


• Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.


• Prepares garnishes, fruits mixes and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening bar.


• Greets members and guests.


• Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to members and guests and mixes and prepares drinks ordered
  
  by food and beverage servers according to approved standard recipes.


• Maintains records of liquors, beers and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times.


• Cleans and locks the bar area according to prescribed closing procedures.


• Ensures that all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated and rotated to prevent any health
  
  or safety hazards from occurring, and takes precautions against possible spoilage.


• Carefully follows all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service and informs manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question.


• Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offers suggestions on daily specials and wine selections.


• Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.


• Skilled at slowing and refusing alcoholic beverage service when necessary.


• Complies with basic safety and sanitation requirements.


• Good organizational skills.


• Basic knowledge of club’s POS system or comparable POS system preferred.


• Knowledgeable of all aspects of department and daily club operations, including events and operating hours.


• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).


• Ability to work large or small events with minimal supervision and in a team environment.


• Cleans bar and completes other pre-closing requirements.


• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.


• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.


• Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by supervisor.


• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch  and twist or reach.
  
  
  
  • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
  
  
  • Continuous repetitive motions.
  
  
  • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  
  
  
  

Experience

• Of legal age (At least 21) to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.


• One year of bartending experience.


• Two years of comparable wait service experience preferred.


• Alcohol beverage certification a plus or able to achieve within 6 months of employment.


• Food safety certification plus.


• Will have knowledge of a variety of alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes with the ability to properly prepare, mix, and serve.


• Has a positive attitude with good customer communication skills and strong work ethic.


• Has ability to create a positive and memorable experience for members and their guests.


• Able to lift 30lbs to carry beverage trays, boxes, and supplies.


• Physical requirements also include standing, bending, reaching, and walking regularly through shift.


• Must be able to work various nights, weekends, and holidays.