Bartender

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Bartenders work directly with customers by mixing and serving drink orders. Their responsibilities include verifying age requirements, knowing alcohol pairing and tastes, knowing how to make traditional and classy drinks, processing payments, managing inventory, and cleaning bar supplies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Engage guests in a professional manner with a warm greeting

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, additions and promotions; answer all questions about beverages and food; assess their needs and preferences to make suggestions

Up-sell/suggestively sell food and beverages by describing each item in an appealing way to increase check average and broaden guest’ experience

Accurately ring in orders on POS (Point of sales) quickly, in proper sequence and use appropriate charges

Assure needs of guests are continually being met in a courteous and professional manner throughout the duration of their visit

Maintain food and beverage control (i.e., liquor portion control, age verification); follow guidelines and practices outlined in TIPs training

Measure and mix beverages as ordered, in accordance with company procedures and policies

Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing and handling intoxicated guests

Stock the bar, polish glasses, fill ice bins, clean, and tasks necessary for smooth operation and guest service

Promptly prepare bills for items ordered, collect and process payments, enter into POS system, make change correctly, and make charge transactions accurately

Handle house bank and follow all cash handling procedures

Reconcile and balance all sales transactions at the end of each shift; generate closing reports

Arrange bottles, glasses and bar items in an attractive manner which meets our standards

Pass all required job-related tests

Properly wash glassware using bar sinks/and or dishwashers

Safely use appropriate cleaning compounds and chemicals; comply with health and safety regulations, policies, procedures

Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and wipe when needed and appropriate

Confirm all liquor, beer, and alcohol is locked at the end of shift

Confirm door entrances/exits are locked and secure at end of shift

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure.
  
  
  

Experience / Education

• Previous bartending experience preferred; must be of legal age in order to serve alcohol, per state law; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; TIPS certified preferred; Allergy Awareness training helpful.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• This is a very physically demanding job that requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting and kneeling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable eligible individuals to perform essential functions. (See Physical Requirements section for detailed information.)
  
  
  

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.