Bartender

Nova Hospitality

Bartender

austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Who We're Looking For

    We are looking for high-caliber, motivated hospitality professionals!

    This is a fun and rewarding opportunity! The pace is fast and the standards are high; we offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision available for you and your family, discounts at all of our restaurants for you to enjoy!

    What To Expect

    • Always attentive to guests and team
    • Share your thorough knowledge of the food and beverage menu in order to answer all questions from guests and team
    • Engage with guests and be able to recommend cocktails and suggest alternatives
    • Serve food, wine, cocktails and beverages
    • Follows craft cocktail recipes and ensure consistency
    • Inputs all orders into the POS system accurately
    • Clear and reset tables
    • Demonstrate an understanding of our steps of service
    • Engage in communication and active listening to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
    • Willing and able to stay up to date on beverage trends, knowledge and internal practices
    • Perform opening and closing side work
    • Responsible to monitor, restock, and replenish bar par levels, inventory and supplies
    • Keep track of inventory to ensure both bar and tables are appropriately stocked
    • Ensure work area is in compliance with health codes at all times

    Being Part of the Team

    • Come to work not to just work, but be part of a community
    • Not afraid to change or innovate
    • Committed to learning all about the food and beverage we offer
    • Comfortable with receiving feedback and brave enough to deliver it
    • Living in the “We” and not always the “I or Me”
    • Sometimes being in the weeds and ready to help each other clear a path
    • Dedicated to learning and understanding
    • You take responsibility and not leave it to others
    • Genuine care for others
    • You are kind
    • You say "thank you" a lot during your shift!

    You Should Have

    • Prefer (2) or more years of bar experience in a high volume fine or casual dining restaurant
    • A valid TABC Certification and Food Handlers Certification is required and must be obtained before entering this position
    • Proven knowledge and understanding of craft/creative cocktails and wine

    PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    • Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
    • Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
    • Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry objects as necessary.
    • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
    • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
    • Must be able to work in a fast pace and high-volume environment in the presence of areas containing second hand smoke, high noise levels, dancing, bright lights and dust and communicate during this time – sometimes within a small area.
    • Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.