A bartender is more than someone who makes drinks; a good bartender is able to engage with patrons in a genuine way and provide excellent service. This is a demanding role, especially in high-volume bars, but it is a very rewarding one as well. In fact, the best bartenders can bring in a significant amount of tips, which can help to offset a relatively low salary.
Providing a pleasant drinking experience for guests is the most important job duty for bartenders. This includes taking drink orders and serving beverages to customers while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area. The bartender must be familiar with classic cocktails and the ingredients to mix them, but they should also be able to experiment with new drinks. In addition, the bartender must adhere to all proper alcohol handling, safety, and sanitation procedures, and keep a complete inventory of all beverage items at the back and service bars.
Depending on the restaurant or hotel, a bartender may need to be proficient in preparing and serving food as well. This includes knowing how to make a few basic dishes, and being able to understand the food menu so they can take food orders from servers or guests. A bartender must also be able to verify a customer’s age requirements and follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol. Finally, a bartender must be able to do their part in managing the bar’s inventory by physically counting bottles and updating an inventory spreadsheet (or by using a software program). In addition, they must keep up with all beverage sales so that they know how much stock to order when it comes time to reorder.
We are seeking bartenders who are professional and high-energy who has excellent communication skills, to serve traditional drinks as well as exciting new ones to our clients. The bartender will greet patrons to learn about their tastes ask questions, provide recommendations for menu items and cook and serve food and drinks. You can also sell products, develop recipes, make use of the right materials and tools, as well as perform the basic cleaning tasks.
To be successful as bartenders, you must possess a professional appearance and an engaging, warm persona. You need to be efficient and observant, as well as knowledgeable and sociable.
