Bartender

3 weeks ago


Charleston, United States bartaco Full time

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

BARTENDER

As a bartender bartaco, your role is crucial in creating an enjoyable dining and bar experience for guests. You should possess qualities such as friendliness, an outgoing personality, good communication skills, and an ability to showcase your individual personality to thrill guests. Here are the major responsibilities, essential physical requirements, knowledge, and skills, and required licenses and certifications for a bartender:

Major Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and Controlling Alcohol Consumption: Bartenders are responsible for observing and controlling the alcohol consumption of guests to ensure their safety and prevent overconsumption.
  • Timely Guest Communication and Service: Bartenders should attend to guests promptly, take and fulfill their orders accurately, and provide friendly and efficient service throughout their dining or bar experience.
  • Ensuring Guest Satisfaction and Cleanliness: Bartenders play a role in maintaining guest satisfaction by keeping the bar counter areas clean and organized and providing a pleasant environment.
  • Stock Management: It is the bartender's responsibility to ensure that the bar is stocked with an adequate supply of beverages, ingredients, garnishes, and other necessary items to fulfill guest orders and requests.
Requirements

Essential Physical Requirements:
  • Walking and Standing: Bartenders are required to be on their feet and walk during their scheduled shift, attending to guests and fulfilling their duties.
  • Continuous Movements: Tasks such as reaching for ingredients, bending, lifting heavy bottles, and carrying trays or glassware are part of a bartender's daily routine.
  • Stationary Periods: Bartenders must be able to remain stationary during busy periods, focusing on fulfilling orders and providing service.
  • Manual Dexterity: A bartender must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to prepare garnishes, simple syrups, and freshly squeezed juices.
  • Legal Age: Bartenders must meet the legal drinking age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with state law.
  • Knowledge and Skills:
  • Basic Mathematical Skills: Bartenders should possess basic math skills to handle money, process payments accurately, and provide proper change to customers.
  • Basic Reading Skills: Reading and understanding drink orders, recipes, and any written communication is essential for a bartender to perform their job effectively.
  • Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems is important for processing orders, tracking sales, and managing tabs efficiently.
  • Beverage Knowledge: Bartenders should have a clear understanding of various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails. Familiarity with cocktail recipes, mixing techniques, and ingredient combinations is essential.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication with guests and coworkers is crucial for providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
  • Understanding of Food and Beverage Specifications: Bartenders should have a clear understanding of the ingredients, characteristics, and presentation requirements of various food and drink offerings to provide accurate recommendations and assistance to guests.
  • Workplace Safety Procedures: Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and the ability to handle and operate bar equipment safely is important to prevent accidents and maintain a secure working environment.

Licenses and Certifications: The specific licenses and certifications required may vary depending on the location and local laws. However, some common certifications for bartenders include:

ETIPS (or similar alcohol training program): Required in markets such as Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Florida, and Georgia to ensure responsible alcohol service.

A.B.C. Certification: Required in the Tennessee market to comply with specific state or city laws governing alcohol service.

It's important to note that the required licenses and certifications can vary depending on the jurisdiction.

Salary Description

starting at $20/hr including tips
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