What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender for Busy Old City Pub position at The Plough & the Stars?
Are you great with people? Are you a friendly, self motivated team player? We are looking for an experienced high volume Bartender! The Plough & the Stars is open 365 days a year! We are very busy for the holiday season and staff are expected to be available.
Your Day to Day:
People
- Enthusiastically, politely, friendly and with a sense of urgency, welcome and thank our guests. With your own signature flare, turn our high standards into a memorable experience for every guest.
- Communicate with colleagues about guest information, orders, and needs.
- Promoting and maintaining a safe and positive workplace.
- Taking initiative in assisting other team members.
Financial
- Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with supervisor.
- Ensures smooth operation of bar services during absence of supervisor.
- Change beer barrels and ensure cleanliness of keg dispensers and bar areas.
- Ensure the proper handling of payments and reconcile sales records at the end of the work shift.
- Process all payment methods in accordance with Accounting procedures and policies.
- Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies, obtaining change required for expected business level and keeping bank secured at all times.
- Count bank at end of shift, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts and secure bank.
- Maintain cleanliness of workstation and well organized at all times
- Properly follow and complete opening and closing procedures.
Guest Experience
- Immediately acknowledge guest presence with positivity and a sense of urgency.
- Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice, suggest sells by highlighting promotions, and upsell to guests.
- Observes guests and able to respond to additional requests, anticipating needs, and assists with any services issues.
- Help guests with their requests and complaints - making sure you maintain a high level of guest satisfaction.
- Enhance guest experience by responding timely to guest requests.
Responsible Business
- Handle cash and credit transactions
- Strict adherence to food, sanitary, and safety standards
- Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items.
- Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.
- Report all guest issues and complaints to supervisor or manager.
What we need from you
**US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Holder is required.**
1. Education - High School Diploma or GED
2. Service years - 3 years of experience as Bartender. 4 years in the restaurant business
3. Knowledge and skills
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
- Formal bartending training preferred. Must meet legal age requirements
- Problem solving and reasoning abilities are used often.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holiday
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
4. Language - Fluent in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing) required
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $2.83 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Restaurant type:
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3