Bartender

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Informs Manager or MOD, when new bottles of liquor or supplies are needed.
* Recognizes levels of intoxication and prevents customers from becoming intoxicated.
* Turns on / off any promotional signage
* Maintains a safe work environment at all times.
* Informs customer about current bar specials.
* Restocks bar supplies, such as dry goods, all glassware, all juices, sodas, and garnishes.
* Ensure that the cleanliness of the bar and lounge areas and equipment, TV, mirrors, signs, tables, chairs, stainless steel are maintained.
* Cleans all bar tables, ashtrays and wipes clean.
* Checks chairs for spills.
* Maintains and cleans all liquor and draft beer control devices.
* Records all Sales by ringing exact amounts into register.
* Reads orders from waiter/waitress and fills and directs wait staff, when to serve in bar.
* Greets customers in a courteous fashion, with world-class service in mind.
* Completes Daily Bottle Beer Reconciliation and Liquor Report, review any shortages and overages and records them for management review.
* Follow work schedule provided and review upcoming events.
* Setup bar area and seating area prior to opening.
* Checks opening inventory, notes any shortages or changes.
* Pours and Dispenses Alcoholic Beverages to Legal age guests.
* Rotates and restocks bar coolers, with inventory from walk-in cooler.
* Changes tap on empty kegs. Reports any problems or leaks to MOS.
* Cleans all surfaces during shift and at end of shift.
* Maintains security of all bar supplies and inventory.
* Maintains record of daily operations as required.
* Capable of mixing drinks according to the establishment's specified recipes
* Capable of cutting fruit into slices to be used as garnishes
* Understand alcohol safety procedures to prevent over-intoxication

Qualifications:
* Knowledge of basic bar terminology
* Able to properly handle intoxicated patrons according to the establishments set guidelines
* Understanding of New York State Laws for required identification prior to serving alcoholic beverages
* Knowledge of basic arithmetic and monetary mathematics
* Capable of standing for several hours at a time