Bartender

Location: Franschhoek

Luxury Wine Estate close to Franschhoek looking for an enthusiastic Bartender to provide an excellent guest experience and will be able to create classic and innovative drinks that exceed guest expectations.

Staff transport available from Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch.

Duties:

Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
Interact with customers, take orders and serve drinks and snacks.
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
Plan and present bar menu.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
Maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all bar areas.
Check drinks presentations and temperature to make sure of its quality.
Ensure that the bar is set-up and read for service.
Ensure fridge temperature checks are conducted at the beginning and end of each shift.
Ensure a minimum loss through breakage, waste, theft and incorrect orders.
Assist management in taking bar stock.
Check the coffee machine, ice machine, juice machine and fridges to ensure that it is functional.

Requirements:

Grade 12
At least 2-3 years previous experience as a Barman in a high-end property
Excellent wine knowledge
Passionate about the hospitality industry.
Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills, written and verbal (in person and telephonic);
Strong customer service orientation with excellent people skills.
Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele.
Friendly, helpful and outgoing.