Bartender Job Description

We are seeking a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve our customers classic cocktails and exciting new beverages. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve drinks and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle essential cleaning duties.

To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

Bartender Responsibilities:

Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.
Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.
Checking identification to ensure customers are of the legal age to purchase alcohol.
Taking inventory and ordering supplies to provide the bar and tables are well-stocked.
Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring accurate charges and, returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
Developing new cocktail recipes.

Bartender Requirements:

High school diploma.
TABC and Food Handler certifications REQUIRED.
Meets the state minimum age to serve alcohol.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Upbeat, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
Basic math and computer skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Vital task and time management abilities.
Eye for detail and understanding of drink-mixing tools and techniques.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc., for extended periods and lift to 25 lbs.