Job Title: Bartender

Bartender Job Purpose:

Preparing beverages for patrons and serving them at the bar or through the wait staff. Maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

Bartender Job Duties:

• Mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits
• Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
• Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner
• Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
• Providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons
• Collecting money for drinks served and providing change as needed
• Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers
• Balancing cash receipts
• Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories
• Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment
• Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
• Placing orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies
• Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks
• Planning bar menus
• Creating unique drinks
• Preparing and serving appetisers, snacks, or other food items for customers at the bar
• Complying with all food and beverage regulations
• Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour

Bartender Skills and Qualifications:

Training or Experience with Bartending, Extensive Knowledge of Drink Mixing and Garnishing, Strong Communication Skills, Positive Attitude, Personable demeanour, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Organisation, Ability to Stand for Long Periods, Strong Observational Skills, Conflict Resolution, Computer Literacy, Second Language a Plus