General Definition:
- The Bartender duties include mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food items to patrons in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes.
- Reviews Event Order to determine function requirements.
- Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, garnish, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
- Serves wine, draft and bottled beer in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Prepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as needed.
- Collects payment for drinks when event is cash bar.
- Maintains accurate liquor, wine and beer cost.
- Ensures all products sold are entered correctly in the P.O.S. system.
- Orders or requisitions liquors and supplies for each day's business by completing the Commissary Order Sheet, places the completed form in the bar area folder.
- Picks up and returns the bar area folder to the Food & Beverage Office daily.
- Sets up bar in accordance with company procedures
- Maintains cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas.
- Wipes tables and bar area down daily.
- Ties up trash bags as needed and before leaving at the end of the shift.
- Places trash bags outside of the bar for pickup at the end of shift.
- Pours approximately 1/2 cup of ammonia down all drains daily.
- Washes all glassware daily.
- Places clean glassware in the appropriate glass storage area.
- Ensures clean linens are placed on tables outside of bar area.
- Rolls silverware daily.
- Replenishes all snacks and condiments as often as needed.
- Returns all dirty dishes to kitchen at the end of the shift. If kitchen is closed please rinse off dishes.
- Takes accurate inventory of all products at opening and closing of each shift; completes inventory control paperwork.
- Follows cash handling policies and procedures.
- Assists customers in a professional manner as often as needed or as directed by management.
- Assist in other areas as needed or when directed by management.
- Contributes to a friendly and productive work environment; reports concerns directly to Food & Beverage Supervisor.
- Knows and understands the proper operation of all job-related equipment.
- Observes all related safety procedures when handling equipment, liquids, dishes, etc.
- Uses proper protective equipment as directed at all times.
- Uses the proper lifting techniques when handling trays, dishes, and similar items.
- Attends all departmental and company-mandated meetings as required.
- Immediately reports all workplace injuries to the Food & Beverage Supervisor.
- Reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment to the Food & Beverage Supervisor.
- Knows all appropriate first aid kit(s) locations and eyewash stations.
- Knows the location of the fire-fighting equipment and fire exits for the area.
- Maintains clean uniform at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Agylysis (or other Food & Beverage point-of-sale system) experience preferred.
- Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
- Excellent customer service and communications skills required. Ability to apply common understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardize situations.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Capacity write simple correspondence and possess basic mathematical skills.
- Outgoing personality and positive attitude.
- Strong knowledge of bar operations, service procedures and function.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to handle money and operate a cash register quickly and efficiently.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
- Possess honesty and integrity.
- Have good memory when handling multiple orders.
- Ability to listen well, communicate effectively and follow instructions.
- Excellent communication skills required. Bilingual skills helpful, but not required.
- Ability to interact positively with customers, employees and management personnel.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and be flexible.
- Ability to work as part of a team and with constant interruptions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Training:
- Five years of bartending experience required.
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission License (TABC)
- Serve-safe certified (Food Handlers)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strength:
Sedentary to medium workload
Stand, sit and walk consistently
Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
Movement:
Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
Will use kitchen equipment
Driving motor vehicles as needed
Auditory:
Frequently speak and articulate
Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy
Environmental:
Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses