Bartender - Nectar Bluffton

Job Description

• Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to provide our guests with the highest standard of hospitality.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of The SERG Restaurant Group.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them into the Point of Sales System.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
• Clean and reset bars, tables, work areas, shelves and storage.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
• Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays.
• Recognize and learn the names of regular guests.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings/trainings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Knowledge of service and food and beverage.
• Excellent basic mathematical skills.
• Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance for full/part-time employees
• Discounts at all of the SERG Restaurants
• Opportunities for advancement