Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview

Bartenders at Stoked Pizza will greet and serve guests with superior product knowledge and create a warm and accommodating atmosphere while maintaining proper preparation and efficient execution of all beverage products. As a member of a team you will be expected to help out in other areas of the restaurant if your current responsibilities are fulfilled.

Essential Functions, Skills and Knowledge

• Promptly greets guests and takes orders; processes cash and credit card transactions
• Mixes and serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Maintain integrity of beverage menu through constant quality control
• Stay active and knowledgeable about industry/beverage trends and seasonal ingredients
• Nurture an atmosphere conducive to creating repeat customers and regular clientele
• Promote the Stoked Pizza brand
• Provide consistent, accurate & timely execution of beverage orders
• Accurate settling / transferring of bar tabs
• Proper cleaning, organizing, set up of glassware/ garnish /barware
• Maintaining proper mixer par-levels (juicing/prep-work)
• Manages the phone calls/ take-out orders
• Sets up and breaks down workstations, including cleaning and sanitizing
• Takes inventory counts and ensures product is stocked to appropriate levels
• Provides excellent customer service, anticipating guests needs
• Maintains a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, e
• Maintain the experience for the guests including though not limited to music selection & volume, specific accommodations requested
• Ensure cash handling policies and procedures such as proper cash out paperwork & nightly deposits
• Adheres to cash handling policies
• Perform all required sidework, including but not limited to following all opening and closing procedures
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Work Environment

This position operates in a bar and restaurant environment where alcohol is served. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as cleaning chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with help and/or assistance.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a bar/hospitality position, and as such will require both weekday and weekend/evening hours, as scheduled by management based on the needs of the operation and business.

Travel

This job requires no significant travel to locations other than Stoked Pizza premises and local shops.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum of (3) years of experience in high volume craft bars/restaurants strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Must have a passion for creating memorable hospitality experiences
• Knowledge and passion for wine & beer. Understanding and passion for craft cocktails & spirits
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Possess knowledge of food preparation techniques, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Must possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money
• Must be familiar with common and classic drink recipes, and desire to learn new recipes
• Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to move around during entire shift
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and directly with guests
• Must have a valid alcohol awareness certification or be capable of obtaining certification
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.