Job Title: Bartender Reports to: Manager on Duty Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Tap Room Bartender serves as one of the most integral functions in the restaurant. Bartenders hold the responsibility of receiving orders, creating beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for all guests, serving, selling, and building a relationship with our guests. Bartenders are expected to have full knowledge of our menu, liquor/beer, food, specials, promotions, and events.
Duties and Responsibilities
Take food and beverage orders, utilize salesmanship techniques, and make appropriate recommendations.
Input orders into the POS system correctly and quickly.
Ask for ID anytime serving alcohol to guests. There are no exceptions to this law and policy.
Have full knowledge of our menu, beer list, house cocktails, wine, and liquor.
Ensure prompt service for bar guests, along with service bar.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the bar.
Have knowledge of proper pours and use of glassware.
Adheres to state, federal, and company liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
Ensure the ability to properly read state-issued identification.
Come to work in proper uniform, neat and clean, with a positive attitude, and ready to work on time.
Act with integrity and honesty, and alert management to all issues that may arise with a guest.
Help promote our restaurant: Great food, good people!
Assist fellow team members in the performance of their responsibilities. We want team players only!
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Tap Room.
Complete all opening and closing tasks pertinent to the bartending position, as well as running side-work.
Hospitality and guest service is your top priority; you should display an outgoing personality and always be polite.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
Ability to work holidays, even if regularly scheduled days do not fall on the holiday.
You must be able to do heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and remain on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time.
Ability to treat all guests with composure and hospitality.
Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships.
Must be able to provide TIPS certification.
Disclaimer: This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.”