Bartender

Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!

Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.

Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.

Our business is booming, and we are seeking outstanding team members who take pride in their work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards and providing a friendly guest experience.

What we expect from you:

• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.
• A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.
• Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!

Here’s what we offer to you:

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefit package and employee perks.
• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses.
• Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!
• A “work-to-live” not a “live-to-work” workplace!

Our Mission: Make people feel valued.

Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!

Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, Miller’s Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Locally Made Food Shop, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.

Position Summary

The Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Bartender must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills. Position responsible for ensuring guests’ enjoyment. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to your job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcoming each guest personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times
• Making guests feel appreciated through your actions
• Working as a team with all coworkers in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Working with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to the company’s standards at all times
• Mixes, garnishes, and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes
• Inputs drink orders into computer immediately, collects money from guests for drinks served and makes change
• Arranging bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display
• Washing and sterilizes stemware
• Counting drinks guests are served and tracking open bar tabs
• Anticipating guest’s needs and follow the half-full rule when offering another drink; remains alert of guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledges guest so they know you will be right with them
• Learning guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks
• Responsibly serving alcohol and remaining aware of guests’ state of intoxication
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be 18 years old of age
• State applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of Company’s food and beverage specifications
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures