Bartender

JOB DESCRIPTION: BARTENDER

The Fifty/50 is growing and looking for friendly and caring Bartenders who enjoy being around people and working in a fast-paced environment with a casual, but elevated atmosphere. The Fifty/50 is a fun, fast-paced environment with great food, great cocktails, craft beer, and a cool, neighborhood atmosphere.  It’s a fun place to work and a great place to start a career too.

A Bartender will be in charge of his or her section behind the bar. Pouring craft beer and cocktails for guests and creating a lively environment for their guests.

Essential Functions:

• Take food and beverage orders from guests and complete server tickets
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars, while actively developing your own
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant's standard drink recipes
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately enter into POS
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
• Prepare garnishes for drinks
• Clear and reset tables in bar area as needed
• 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.
• Maintain organization according to the bar policies and procedures.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.

Other Functions:

• 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.
• complying with health and food safety standards, restocking items, cleaning,
• operating the cash register, answering the phone, providing great customer service, and following Fifty/50 Restaurant Group policies & procedures

Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed.
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed.
• Be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• High levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens:  peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

Qualifications, Education and Behavior

• At least 21 years old.
• Have a minimum of 1 year bartending experience
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to properly handle a knife, confidently.
• Active social media presence
• Ability to work Late into the evening.
• Ability to work consistent schedule at least 4 days per week.

About the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group:

Formed in 2008, The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group is an independent company made up of hardworking, talented restaurant professionals. We have 15 restaurants with more on the way. We offer subsidized health insurance, dental insurance, 401k, employee discounts, paid paternal leave, and plenty of other benefits and perks to qualified employees.

We appreciate talent and reward hard work. To learn more about our concepts, visit www.thefifty50group.com