- Salary
- $25 – $50/hr
- Location
- Savannah, Georgia, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Title: Mixologist / Bartender
Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Job Summary:
Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.
Activities and Responsibilities:
Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Job Summary:
Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.
Activities and Responsibilities:
- Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Vic’s River Grill: "Great food, great service, and great production by associates imbued with pride and enthusiasm."
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
- Accept guest payments, process credit card charges, and make changes if and when necessary.
- Check the identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol.
- Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Balance cash receipts.
- Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them in the register system.
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
- Stock the bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
- Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
- Reset tables in the bar area.
- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
- Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar.
- Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
- Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them with the assistance of management.
- Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
- Recognize and learn the names of regular guests.
- Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
- Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Planned, organized, and controlled the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
- Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
- Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
- Plan bar menus.
- Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
- Create drink recipes.
- Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
Tools and Technology:
- Credit card processing machines.
- Cash registers.
- Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers).
- Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures).
- Blenders and graters.
- Cutlery.
- Dishwashers.
- Juicers.
- Mixers.
- Strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers).
- Point-of-sale receipt printers.
- Point-of-sale terminals and workstations.
