Reports To: Beverage Manager, Food & Beverage Director
General Purpose: The Bartender provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for each guest.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Follows all steps of service.
- Provides superior service behind the bar by preparing drinks according to recipe standards.
- Knows drink names, ingredients, method of preparation, appropriate glassware, and garnishes.
- Knows all wines by the glass and at least five wines in each category on the wine list in varying price ranges and styles.
- Knows specialty beverages, i.e., single malt scotches, cognacs, specialty drinks, and beer lists.
- Knows all menu descriptions of the bar menu and dining room menu.
- Ensures all stock is up to par levels.
- Completes daily inventory and informs servers/managers/bar back of any changes.
- Verifies all guests are at least 21 years of age.
- Provides prompt, accurate report of all income received during shift.
- Sells beverages responsibly with the customer's best interest in mind.
- Maintains smooth flow of service between bar and server requests.
- Completes all side work as outlined in the manual.
- Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shifts.
- Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.
- Maintains a clean, orderly appearance in the restaurant service area.
- Assists with/executes any tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- Follows all proper sanitation guidelines.