Bartender job description

REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager

SUMMARY: Primary responsibilities include, professionally & courteously serve all patrons while working as a team & ensure quality control of all alcoholic beverages.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be at least 21 years or older

  • Bartending experience is preferred, but not required

  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time & repetitive hand/wrist motions

  • Ability to lift heavy objects above 50lbs

  • Work with hot, cold, & hazardous chemicals/equipment

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:

  • Able to make basic bar cocktails, performs accurate pours

  • Understanding of the full Menu

  • Practices Food & Alcohol Safety, in accordance to the VA Health Department & Virginia ABC

  • Upholds Sanitary & Cleanliness practices for food handling & cleanliness throughout the restaurant

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Maintains a neat & clean appearance

  • Possesses a strong work ethic

  • Practices honesty & integrity at all times

  • Communicates with team members, other departments, & leadership

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once

  • Respects & maintains a good working relationship with other team members, departments, & leaders

  • Stays productive at all times throughout the shift

  • Stays calm & maintain composure under high stress environments

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

  • Ability to engage with bar customers

  • Anticipates customers’ needs

  • Ability to serve difficult customers

  • Desires to provide an exceptional dining experience

  • Steps of service as detailed in the restaurants 9-Step process

INVENTORY/ CASH HANDLING:

  • Conducts accurate bar inventory at the end of each night

  • Ensures that the bar is stocked at all times, depending on the level of business

  • Adheres to the restaurant cash handling process

  • Detail-oriented in closing procedures

  • Takes responsibility for End-of-Shift/ End-of Day cash variances/errors