Description

Job Purpose: To mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons of beverage outlets, following standard recipes, and to promote food sales and prepare food orders. To prepare all food orders on an a la carte basis. 

Job Responsibilities: 

1. Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks. 

2. Serve wine draught, bottled beer, non-alcoholic beverages and food. 

3. Collect money for drinks served. 

4. Orders and requisitions liquors and supplies. Stock and replenish glasses, beverages, mixes, fruit, and guest supplies. 

5. Place bottled goods and glasses to make an attractive display. 

6. Wash glasses, bar, and equipment. 

7. Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks; prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese and cold meats. 

8. Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner. 

9. If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned associates in the absence of the Supervisor, (b) assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned associates. 

10. Begin each shift by preparing and organizing the station and prepping all food necessary to start serving. 

11. Prepare all orders as requested by the guest and ensure all orders are cooked quickly and according to order; also ensure that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition. 

12. Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation 

13. Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures. 

14. Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations. 

15. Other duties as assigned. 

Job Skills: 

1. Use arithmetic to total costs and make change. 

2. Read recipes of items to be prepared. 

3. Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information. 

4. Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods. 

5. Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy items, such as trays. 

6. Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. 

• Additional physical and visual requirements 

• Stand for long periods of time 

• Lift/carry over 50 lbs. 

• Able to work overtime and/or irregular hours 

Qualifications

Education:  HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  Previous bartending experience preferred.

Licenses / Certifications: Must have TIPS certification and meet state law age requirements for tending bar.