
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Salary
Up to $38,400.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
fun work environment
flexible scheduling
Employee Discounts
Opportunity for creativity
team-oriented atmosphere
Professional growth opportunities
Exposure to high-volume restaurant operations
Job Description
XO Taco is a lively and eclectic taco bar located in downtown Syracuse, NY, known for its progressive variations of tacos, margaritas, and other Tex-Mex inspired dishes. As a popular dining destination, XO Taco offers a fun and energetic atmosphere, attracting a diverse clientele who appreciate innovative food and beverage offerings. The establishment prides itself on delivering an engaging customer experience, combining high-quality food with excellent service. It is an exciting and growing team that values creativity, focus, and a friendly environment, making it an appealing workplace for those passionate about the food and beverage industry. Whether you are seeking full-time or part-time employment, XO Taco provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant settings and enjoy working collaboratively to create memorable dining experiences for customers.
The role of a bartender at XO Taco is integral to the overall guest experience and requires a professional, high-energy individual with excellent communication skills. The bartender’s primary responsibility is to serve cocktails and craft exciting new beverages while building rapport with customers. This includes greeting patrons, learning about their preferences, answering questions, and recommending menu items tailored to individual tastes. Bartenders are expected to prepare and serve beverages using proper techniques and quality ingredients, ensuring each drink meets the establishment’s high standards. Alongside drink preparation, bartenders also manage basic cleaning duties and the cash drawer, maintaining a clean and orderly bar environment. Creativity is encouraged as bartenders can develop new cocktail recipes to enhance the beverage menu.
To excel at XO Taco, bartenders should possess an engaging and friendly personality, be observant and efficient, and demonstrate excellent knowledge of mixology and customer service principles. The position requires adaptability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the demands of a busy dining environment. Candidates should be physically able to stand, walk, and bend for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds as needed. Overall, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to grow their skills and contribute to a vibrant Tex-Mex culinary scene in Syracuse. Interested applicants are encouraged to email their resume to [email protected] where interviews are conveniently arranged via text message.
The role of a bartender at XO Taco is integral to the overall guest experience and requires a professional, high-energy individual with excellent communication skills. The bartender’s primary responsibility is to serve cocktails and craft exciting new beverages while building rapport with customers. This includes greeting patrons, learning about their preferences, answering questions, and recommending menu items tailored to individual tastes. Bartenders are expected to prepare and serve beverages using proper techniques and quality ingredients, ensuring each drink meets the establishment’s high standards. Alongside drink preparation, bartenders also manage basic cleaning duties and the cash drawer, maintaining a clean and orderly bar environment. Creativity is encouraged as bartenders can develop new cocktail recipes to enhance the beverage menu.
To excel at XO Taco, bartenders should possess an engaging and friendly personality, be observant and efficient, and demonstrate excellent knowledge of mixology and customer service principles. The position requires adaptability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the demands of a busy dining environment. Candidates should be physically able to stand, walk, and bend for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds as needed. Overall, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to grow their skills and contribute to a vibrant Tex-Mex culinary scene in Syracuse. Interested applicants are encouraged to email their resume to [email protected] where interviews are conveniently arranged via text message.
Job Requirements
- Meets the state minimum age to serve alcohol
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance
- Basic math and computer skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong task and time management abilities
- Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc. for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs
Job Qualifications
- Meets the state minimum age to serve alcohol
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance
- Basic math and computer skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong task and time management abilities
- Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc. for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs
Job Duties
- Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders
- Informing customers about new beverages and specials
- Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers
- Checking identification to ensure customers are of the legal age to purchase alcohol
- Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations
- 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 and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment
- Developing new cocktail recipes
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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