The Bartender will be responsible for serving patrons and providing an excellent guest drinking experience. The bartender will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ expectations.
Responsibilities:
· Assess bar customers’ preferences and making recommendations
· Clean bar equipment and wash glasses
· Comply with all food and beverage regulations
· Interact with customers, taking orders and serving snacks and drinks
· Mop floors and remove empty bottles and trash
· Mix and prepare flavours for mixed drinks
· Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
· Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
· Replace empty kegs with full ones
· Stock refrigerating units with wines and bottled beer
· Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
Qualifications & Assets:
· Minimum of 1 year working experience as a bartender
· Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including standing and lifting heavy items for extended periods of time
· Ability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as needed
· Able to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
· Basic knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors
· Basic math and computer skills
· Courteous, friendly personality and professional appearance
· Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
· Good communication skills and the ability to handle tense situations with customers calmly and rationally
· Must be able to work well in a team
· Positive attitude and excellent communication skills