Bartender - The Bar Wausau

Title: Bartender

Reports To: Management Team

Summary of Position:

Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome and greet our guests. Engage them and make them feel comfortable. Let them know that you are there to take care of them.
• Inform guest of specials and menu changes and answer questions about our food, beverages and restaurant services.
• Expert knowledge of the menu and the ability to make suggestions you honestly feel they will enjoy.
• Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular guests.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make changes (if applicable).
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks, appetizers for bar patrons.
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Clear and reset tables in bar area.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable about gluten-free food and beverage we carry.
• Promptly answer phone and properly take to go and delivery orders.

Qualifications:

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Have 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.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The scope of the job may also change as necessitated by business demands.

It is the policy of The Bar Group not to discriminate against any applicant because of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Bartender License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5