**Taproom & Wine Lounge**

**Job description**

Westbrook House of Pizza is expanding and adding a new taproom & wine lounge.

Our team is looking to hire an upbeat and personable bartender. As part of our growing team, you will be responsible for delivering a welcoming and memorable experience to every customer that walks through our doors.

As a **Bartender** you will be responsible for the selling and serving for all alcoholic beverage items as well as occasional food menu items as well. This role serves to create the overall guest experience.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES**
- The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following_
- Greet all guests when they are seated in the bar area.
- Interact with guests in a fast/friendly manner for the entirety of their stay.
- Maintain current knowledge of the food preparation and ingredients for all menu food and beverage items.
- Answer all questions regarding the menu.
- Take orders from guests using a POS software system, order slips or by memorization. Upsell items when appropriate.
- Check identification of guests who order alcoholic beverages to ensure they are of legal age.
- Properly communicate the order to the kitchen staff for preparation (food items).
- Properly distribute prepared items from the kitchen to the guests.
- Check in on guests throughout their visit to ensure their needs are met.
- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any issues to management.
- Maintain bar area - fill glassware, load ice machines, remove clutter, organize tools
- Perform cleaning side work; ensures that the bar is a clean and neat area for guests.
- Comply with established sanitation standards, safety, personal hygiene and health standards.
- Perform closing activities such as cleaning chairs and tables, stacking chairs, preparing stations for next shift.
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance; comply with company dress policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Requirements**:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **_(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)_**
- Ability to read and comprehend labels, directions, menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision required.
- Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Ability to work within timeframe of standard policies and procedures.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment.
- Ability to work well on a team.
- Ability to take direction when needed.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Strong verbal communication required.
- Availability to work days, evenings and weekends as required a MUST.
- Experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent customer service REQUIRED.
- Ability to complete and pass the ServSafe course or TIPS as/if directed by GM.
- Must meet state age requirements when serving/selling alcohol (18 yrs or older).

**Hours of operation are from 3PM to 9PM, Wednesday through Sunday.**

**Salary**: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour with tips

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Tips

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Westbrook On Tap

1 Westbrook Common

Westbrook, ME 04092