Bartender at The Saloon - State College, United States - Dante's Restaurants

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible providing friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all of our guests. We expect that our bartenders will maintain vigilant compliance with quality standards and bar rules to include maintenance of clean and sanitary work areas including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains a Guest focus while performing duties

• Prepare and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with our standard drink recipes

• Responsible for correct and accurate sales into Point of Sales system as well as accuracy in cash handling standards

• Present drink menus, make specific recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages

• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages

• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of our guests' experience

• Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars

• Wash and sterilize glassware, as well as prepare, store, and rotate garnishes for drinks in accordance with proper bar and health code regulations

• Maintain sufficient levels of product at all times

• Receive and serve food and beverage orders to guests seated at the bar

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

• Clear communication skills are key in this role, as well as ability to adapt/react quickly as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members.

• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.

• Must be able to work unsupervised.

• Must have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food/cases of products frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.

• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.

• Be able to work in a fast paced restaurant environment

Not required but a benefit:

• At least one (1) years of recent bartending experience, in a dynamic and fast paced full service professional environment. Prior experience to include strong background with mixed drinks, as well as craft beer, and wine