Rick Erwin's West End Grille - Bartender

Rick Erwin's West End Grille - Bartender

Provide welcoming, timely and accurate service while preparing the highest quality beverages to our guests. Interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining with us. At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to our guests' needs while making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

• Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests.
• Learn the names of and personally recognize our regular guests.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, consistent with the company's standards and recipes.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Ability to identify false identification.
• Responsible for assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Collect payment for all goods served and balance all receipts.
• Ensure that all product has been entered into the point of sale system. Any special checks to be closed by a manager.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the General Manager and/or management team of the restaurant.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all food and beverage menus, promotions, and special events taking place within the company.
• Handle barware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas. Washing glasses and utensils throughout the shift.
• Deal appropriately and professionally with customers who have consumed too much alcohol. Being willing to refuse service or call a taxi.
• Assist with restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: 2 year minimum previous bartending experience is preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Serve Safe training is preferred, but not required at the time of initial hiring.
• Requirements: Ability to communicate and understand the English language.
• Be willing to serve and entertain guests according to the perceived atmosphere and expectations of guests.
• Have a working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a cash register.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work late nights, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Punctuality and regular, reliable attendance including reliable transportation.
• Honesty and integrity; hard working.
• Possess good hygiene; coordinated and efficient; multi-task efficiently; organized, accurate, and reliable.
• Works in a team environment; works with the public in a calm, courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Willingness to complete requirements for Serv Safe certification.