Bartender

• Check identification of customers in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Take beverage orders and food orders
• Collect money or credit card for drinks served
• Balance cash and credit card receipts
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Serve liquor, wine, bottled or draft beer and soft drinks
• Clean bar, work areas, and tables
• Mix ingredients in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks (juices, margaritas etc.)
• Serve food items to customers seated at the bar and table
• Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to calm down or ask them to leave
• Slice fruit for garnishing drinks
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
• Clean bar and table tops after each guest leaves
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar
• Create featured night drink recipes
• Have complete understanding of server responsibilities
• Knowledge of all food and beverage items including daily and weekly featured items
• Take beverage orders and food orders and also make recommendations
• Provide exceptional customer service

Knowledge and Experience

• Skills of reading body language to establish when the clients want their order to be taken
• Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 50lbs.)
• Math skills required (basic level)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in serving
• California food handlers certificate
• Knowledge of the Point of Sales System
• ABC certification

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Reliability
• Listening Skills
• Adaptability
• Planning and Organizing
• Team Work
• Integrity
• Honesty
• High energy level
• Integrity including honesty and high ethical standards
• Reliability including good time-keeping
• Attention to detail
• High work standards including the ability to meet performance standards without supervision

Position Requirements

• Colleagues must be able to work flexible work schedules as needed; including nights and weekends; and holidays
• Colleagues must be able to rotate shifts as needed;
• Colleagues must be able to be on their feet for 8-12 hours during their shift;
• Colleagues must be trained and practice Self-Management of their mission
• Must be 21 years old or older to be a bartender
• Visual and Auditory Awareness

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