Position Overview:
Now Hiring! Bartender
Full Time
Salary: $21 - $25 per Hour
Job Summary:
The Bartender at Alpine Country Club is responsible for providing exceptional service by preparing and serving high-quality beverages to our guests. The primary objective is to ensure every guest has a memorable experience that encourages them to return.
Activities and Responsibilities:
Primary:
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Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following the restaurant’s standard recipes.
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Verify guests' age by checking identification to comply with alcohol service regulations.
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Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions about beverages.
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Take food and beverage orders from serving staff or directly from bar guests.
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Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks accurately and efficiently.
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Serve snacks or food items to bar guests.
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Record drink orders promptly and accurately in the register system.
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Balance receipts and cash transactions.
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Learn and address regular guests by name, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
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Monitor and manage alcohol consumption to prevent over-serving, offering alternative transportation if necessary.
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Clean and sanitize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
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Maintain bar inventory by restocking beer, wine, liquor, ice, glassware, napkins, and straws.
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Clean and reset bar areas, workspaces, and tables.
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Prepare garnishes such as fruit slices and pits for drinks.
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Arrange and organize bottles and glasses for efficient and attractive presentation.
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Ensure cleanliness of all bar areas including counters, sinks, shelves, and storage areas.
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Report equipment issues and maintenance needs to the restaurant manager.
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Attend employee meetings and contribute suggestions for continuous improvement.
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Coordinate with colleagues to meet guest needs and support restaurant operations.
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Provide backup support in various roles to ensure exceptional guest service and operational efficiency.
Supplemental:
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Organize and oversee the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar area as needed.
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Manage inventory by ordering and requisitioning liquors and supplies.
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Supervise and train bar staff and other bartenders.
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Create bar menus and develop new drink recipes.
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Prepare appetizers and snacks such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
Tools and Technology:
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Point-of-sale terminals (POS), POS software, and workstations.
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Computers, tablets, smartphones, and handheld devices for order management and communication.
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Office suite software, back-office accounting systems, route planning tools, and web-based applications.
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Office equipment including fax machines, printers, phone systems, and barcode readers.
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Carbonated beverage dispensers, draught beer systems, and soda dispensers.
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Cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures, and various bartending tools.
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Commercial blenders, graters, cutlery, dishwashers, juicers, mixers, and strainers.
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Mist or trigger sprayers for drink preparation.
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Ice shaver machines, ice crushers, and ice flakers for preparing chilled beverages.
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Non-carbonated beverage dispensers and slush/frozen drink machines.
Pay Range: USD $21.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.