Bartender - Hiring Immediately

Round Rock, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $9.50 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

Team member discounts

Job Description

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a renowned restaurant brand known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. Established with a passion for creating a community-focused dining experience, Hopdoddy emphasizes fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients and innovative menu items. This fast-paced dining establishment thrives on creating a lively atmosphere where guests feel valued and experience genuine hospitality. With a progressive team culture and a dedication to continuous improvement, Hopdoddy Burger Bar aims to offer a rewarding work environment for its team members, including competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees such as health, vision, and dental coverage, paid vacation, and parental leave.

The bartender role at Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a vital position focused on delivering superior guest experiences through skilled beverage preparation and attentive service. This position involves crafting cocktails, mixing drinks, and serving beverages promptly and accurately in a friendly and professional manner. Bartenders at Hopdoddy are expected to uphold the brand's standards of quality in both drink presentation and hospitality, ensuring that every guest feels welcome, comfortable, and valued. Additionally, bartenders maintain accurate cash handling procedures, assist in stocking, cleaning, and organizing the bar area, and demonstrate knowledgeable insights about local craft beers and in-house specialties. They embody the "Guest First - Technology Last" philosophy by prioritizing guest interaction and satisfaction over distractions.

Bartenders also have an important role in responsible alcohol service, ensuring compliance with regulations and verifying guest age where necessary. They are trained in using proper bar techniques such as measuring pours with jiggers, making syrups and sauces from scratch, and maintaining attractive, organized displays of bottles and glassware. Hopdoddy bartenders actively contribute to team dynamics, collaborating with servers, kitchen staff, and management to build a positive working environment and resolve guest challenges effectively. They engage with guests warmly, demonstrating excellent communication and multitasking abilities while staying composed during busy periods.

Hopdoddy offers a flexible work schedule designed to accommodate team members' personal lives, education, and passions outside work. Employees enjoy perks such as discounted meals to share with family and friends, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program that provides wellness counseling, financial coaching, legal services, and identity protection, and anniversary awards to recognize their contributions. Working as a bartender at Hopdoddy not only allows one to develop professional skills and creativity behind the bar but also to become part of a community that values both individual growth and collective success. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about hospitality, interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and eager to foster memorable experiences for guests.

Job Requirements

At least 21 years of age (CO & CA), 19 years of age (AZ), 18 years of age (TX, TN, LA, GA, FL)
Must have an active Food Handlers Card and Alcohol Safety Certification
Completed Front of House Training
Previous bartending experience required
Team player with a sense of humor
Demonstrate good math and communication skills
Ability to lift 30lbs frequently and up to 55lbs occasionally
Able to stand, bend, and walk for entire workday
Capable of working under high stress physically, mentally, and emotionally in fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

Team player with a sense of humor
Completed Front of House Training
Previous bartending experience required
Active Food Handlers Card and Alcohol Safety Certification
Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
Demonstrate good math and communication skills
Knowledge of job
Initiative
Adaptability and flexibility
Organization and planning
Analytical ability
Proper bar techniques
Creativity
Working relations
Communication

Job Duties

Apply consistent focus on the guest by paying close attention to detail in the performance of all tasks
Participate in and foster positive team relations with wait team members, bartenders, and management
Greet guests when they enter the restaurant and thank them as they depart
Provide warm Hopdoddy Hospitality with a smile and eye contact
Greet guests, take beverage orders from restaurant servers or directly from guests
Utilize the Guest Right of Way always
Deliver drinks to guests or retrieve guest food from the kitchen
Take To-go orders from guests and coordinate with kitchen team
Verify guest identification to confirm age requirements for alcohol purchase
Mix drinks, cocktails, and other bar beverages according to Hopdoddy recipes
Use jiggers when pouring all alcohol
Garnish drinks as required by Hopdoddy recipes
Arrange bottles and glasses to create an attractive display
Serve snacks or food to guests seated at the bar when appropriate
Make syrups and sauces following Hopdoddy recipes
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of food and beverage menus and specials
Take initiative in resolving guest challenges, involving managers as needed
Prepare and restock bar supplies including beer, liquor, wine, glassware, and juices
Enforce sanitary practices and cleanliness of bar areas
Check and refill draught beer and soda dispensers
Manage cash handling including preparing stand banks, processing payments, and verifying authenticity
Maintain proper register drawer balances
Assist other positions as needed
Follow all guidelines for responsible alcohol service and product quality
Perform other related duties as assigned