Bartender-Full time/Part time/Seasonal

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States | Full-time

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Hourly pay: $7.25 + tips

Overview:  This position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft and decanting wine to achieve the best taste and providing excellent customer service by following preferred standards for Bartenders.  Reports to a manager. 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
  • Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.
  • Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items in to the POS system; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
  • Maximize sale by using menu knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.
  • Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.
  • Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.
  • Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established alcohol policies.
  • Maintain cleanliness of lounge and service areas.
  • Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
  • Collect accurate payment from the guests and members and deposit the exact amount of sales.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Required 1 year of bartending experience in a casual environment.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate, alcohol point of sales.
  • Knowledge of brands, selections and mixology recipes.
  • Computer experience and knowledge of ordering procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic health standards and sanitation procedures.
  • Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Must have cash handling / credit card training within 30 days from hire.
  • Possess Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and reach for 8 hour shift.
  • Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays.