Hogsalt
Bartender
We are seeking friendly, professional Bartenders to join our team. Our ideal candidate is organized, can communicate efficiently and effectively with a diverse group of guests. This candidate is energetic, confident, has a strong knowledge of classic cocktails and practices good time management skills. They must be able to work methodically in fast-paced environments. Good Bartenders will be able to create classic and innovative drinks with an enthusiastic attitude all while exceeding guests’ needs and expectations.
Bartender Responsibilities Include
- Welcoming guests, reading, listening, and assessing their preferences and making recommendations.
- Interacting with guests, presenting menus, and taking food & beverage orders.
- Checking identification to ensure guests are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Accurately enter orders into the point of sales system (POS).
- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for guests.
- Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glassware, and serving beverages to guests.
- Restocking and replenishing bar inventory and supplies.
- Staying guest focused and nurturing an excellent guest experience.
- Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, and balancing the cash register.
- Maintaining a clean work area by removing trash, cleaning bar top, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
- Complying with all State and local food & beverage safety regulations.
- Following standard operating procedures for opening and closing duties.
- Performing related duties as requested by leadership teams.
Bartender Attributes:
- Experience with hand crafted cocktail programs, including production of syrups and garnish preparation
- Impeccable service standards and attention to detail
- Ambitious, enthusiastic, yet disciplined
- Good time management skills
- An appreciation and understanding of beer, wines, and spirits
- Ability to produce consistent cocktails in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor and polished appearance
- Possess a desire to exceed guests’ expectations all while looking out for the businesses best interest
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to speak English fluently and clearly
- Moves with grace and efficiency
- Sense of urgency, quick and savvy
- Natural leadership qualities
- Must be a team player
- Willingness to learn
- Punctual
Qualifications:
- Must have at least 2 years of bartending experience in a systems-based, full-service, high-volume restaurant or cocktail bar setting.
- Proficiency in classic cocktail preparation and history.
- Knowledge of a second language is a plus.
- Must have a State of Illinois Basset Certification.
- Must have State of Illinois Food Handlers Certification.
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