Bartender

Huntsville, AL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $10.00 - $18.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

supportive work environment

inclusive company culture

Job Description

Applebee's is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu offerings, including appetizers, entrees, and drinks to satisfy a wide range of tastes. The company prides itself on creating a fun and exciting social environment where guests can enjoy quality food and beverages in a friendly setting. Applebee's is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces the unique differences of its associates, helping them grow both personally and professionally. The company values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, happiness, and future of its employees and their families. With a reputation as a leading hospitality establishment, Applebee's provides numerous opportunities for advancement within the restaurant industry, making it an excellent workplace for those looking to build a rewarding career.

The Bartender role at Applebee's is an exciting position designed for individuals passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic social setting. Bartenders play a crucial role in creating a lively and upbeat atmosphere by skillfully mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and standards. They interact verbally with guests to enhance their experience while ensuring that all food and drink orders are served promptly and accurately. Additionally, bartenders are responsible for completing opening and closing duties, maintaining cleanliness, handling transactions accurately, and supporting the team by processing employee and manager orders through the point-of-sale system. This role requires standing for extended periods and being actively engaged throughout the shift, including tasks such as slicing garnishes and managing glassware. Applebee's seeks candidates who are detail-oriented, friendly, and capable of multitasking in a high-paced environment, making this position both fun and challenging. Whether you're looking to start your career in hospitality or advance your skills, becoming a bartender at Applebee's offers an excellent pathway to success within the restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

Reading, writing and basic math skills
Ability to stand for extended periods
Capable of frequent hand immersion in water
Physical ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds multiple times per shift
Effective verbal communication skills
Prior experience in bar or restaurant preferred

Job Qualifications

Able to operate blenders, frozen drink machines and other bar equipment
Stands during entire shift
Frequent immersion of hands in water every five minutes
Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant
Transports glass rack cases up to 25 pounds (such as a case of beer) up to 15 times per shift
Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required

Job Duties

Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water and fruit juice to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Interacts verbally with all bar guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere
Serves food and drinks to all bar guests
Completes assigned opening and closing side work
Slices fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks
Presents guest checks to bar patrons. Makes correct change and/or completes any necessary charge card transactions
Processes employee and/or manager food orders
Relays food orders to kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system