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Restaurant Bartender

Job Summary:

We are in search of a talented and personable Restaurant Bartender to join our esteemed team. As a Restaurant Bartender, your primary responsibility will be crafting and serving a diverse range of beverages, providing exceptional customer service, and enhancing the overall dining experience for our guests. If you possess a passion for mixology, a flair for hospitality, and meticulous attention to detail, we invite you to embark on this culinary journey with us.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Beverage Preparation: Create and serve a wide variety of beverages, including cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks, adhering to our restaurant's signature recipes and maintaining high quality standards.

2. Guest Interaction: Welcome patrons warmly, take their drink orders, and offer recommendations based on their preferences and meal choices. Deliver attentive and friendly service throughout their dining experience.

3. Mixology Expertise: Showcase your extensive knowledge of mixology, demonstrating various drink-making techniques, garnishes, and presentation styles. Craft visually appealing and delectable drinks that align with the restaurant's identity.

4. Order Management: Efficiently handle drink orders, coordinating with the kitchen and serving staff to ensure prompt beverage delivery to guests' tables.

5. Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean and well-organized bar area, regularly sanitizing glassware, bar tools, and surfaces. Adhere to all hygiene and safety standards.

6. Upselling and Recommendations: Identify opportunities to upsell premium beverages and provide personalized drink recommendations to elevate guests' dining experiences.

7. Cash Handling: Accurately process payments using our restaurant's POS system and handle cash transactions responsibly, following established protocols.

8. Inventory Control: Monitor and manage beverage inventory levels, including liquors, wines, mixers, and garnishes. Collaborate with the management team to reorder supplies as necessary.

9. Collaborative Teamwork: Foster a close working relationship with the restaurant's staff, including servers, chefs, and management, to ensure seamless service and cultivate a positive and unified dining ambiance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bartender in a reputable restaurant or hospitality setting.

• Extensive knowledge of various beverages, drink recipes, and mixology techniques.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment and gracefully handle busy periods.

• Attentiveness to detail in beverage preparation and presentation.

• Familiarity with bar hygiene, safety practices, and responsible alcohol service.

• Experience with cash handling and basic math skills.

• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.