Bartender

Reports To

Supervises

Job Purpose

Job Responsibilities

1. Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
2. Serve wine draught, bottled beer, non-alcoholic beverages and food.
3. Collect money for drinks served.
4. Orders and requisitions liquors and supplies. Stock and replenish glasses, beverages, mixes, fruit, and guest supplies.
5. Place bottled goods and glasses to make an attractive display.
6. Wash glasses, bar, and equipment.
7. Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks; prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese and cold meats.
8. Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
9. If functioning in a Lead Capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned associates in the absence of the Supervisor, (b) assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned associates.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills

1. Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
2. Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
3. Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
4. Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy items, such as trays.

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous bartending experience preferred. 

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have TIPS certification and meet state law age requirements for tending bar. 

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