Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $9.75 - $18.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Employee events
Job Description
Sports & Social Allentown is a premier sports bar and social lounge nestled in the vibrant downtown area of Allentown. Spanning an impressive 10,000 square feet, this venue offers a unique and engaging atmosphere designed to cater to sports enthusiasts and socializers alike. Equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology, the bar features numerous TV screens strategically placed throughout the space, including a large LED display that simultaneously showcases multiple games and sporting events, ensuring guests never miss a moment of the action.
Beyond the high-tech viewing experience, Sports & Social Allentown prides itself on delivering an elevated dining and beverage offering. Their menu boasts made-from-scratch dishes that blend classic and modern culinary techniques, complemented by a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails. Guests can expect an inviting environment enhanced by live music performances and carefully curated special events that occur several times a week. The venue also offers a variety of interactive social games, encouraging guests to engage and enjoy themselves beyond just watching sports.
The Bartender role at Sports & Social Allentown is a vital position that demands a dynamic, high-energy individual who combines professionalism with a friendly and outgoing demeanor. This role involves more than just preparing drinks; the bartender plays a key part in shaping the guest experience through exceptional service, clear communication, and thorough knowledge of the beverage offerings. Bartenders handle a multitude of tasks including mixing cocktails according to precise recipes, serving wine and draft beers, and taking beverage orders. They must also be adept at promoting current specials and ensuring accurate transaction accounting. Additionally, attentive bartenders help maintain compliance with legal alcohol service regulations, including checking guest IDs, ensuring safe consumption practices, and upholding company policies related to sales and tipping.
Working at Sports & Social Allentown means becoming part of a vibrant team dedicated to providing a memorable social and dining experience for a diverse clientele. The bar encourages staff to develop a keen product knowledge that can guide guests in their choices, enhancing the overall enjoyment of their visit. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, demanding bartenders to communicate effectively with co-workers and guests alike, ensuring smooth service during busy periods. The position may require working during nights, weekends, or holidays to accommodate peak times and special events. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about hospitality, skilled in mixology, and enthusiastic about creating engaging guest interactions in a lively sports-bar setting.
Beyond the high-tech viewing experience, Sports & Social Allentown prides itself on delivering an elevated dining and beverage offering. Their menu boasts made-from-scratch dishes that blend classic and modern culinary techniques, complemented by a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails. Guests can expect an inviting environment enhanced by live music performances and carefully curated special events that occur several times a week. The venue also offers a variety of interactive social games, encouraging guests to engage and enjoy themselves beyond just watching sports.
The Bartender role at Sports & Social Allentown is a vital position that demands a dynamic, high-energy individual who combines professionalism with a friendly and outgoing demeanor. This role involves more than just preparing drinks; the bartender plays a key part in shaping the guest experience through exceptional service, clear communication, and thorough knowledge of the beverage offerings. Bartenders handle a multitude of tasks including mixing cocktails according to precise recipes, serving wine and draft beers, and taking beverage orders. They must also be adept at promoting current specials and ensuring accurate transaction accounting. Additionally, attentive bartenders help maintain compliance with legal alcohol service regulations, including checking guest IDs, ensuring safe consumption practices, and upholding company policies related to sales and tipping.
Working at Sports & Social Allentown means becoming part of a vibrant team dedicated to providing a memorable social and dining experience for a diverse clientele. The bar encourages staff to develop a keen product knowledge that can guide guests in their choices, enhancing the overall enjoyment of their visit. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, demanding bartenders to communicate effectively with co-workers and guests alike, ensuring smooth service during busy periods. The position may require working during nights, weekends, or holidays to accommodate peak times and special events. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about hospitality, skilled in mixology, and enthusiastic about creating engaging guest interactions in a lively sports-bar setting.
Job Requirements
- Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, etc.)
- moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely
- handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely
- bending, standing, stooping, kneeling
Job Qualifications
- At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs
- knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments
- formal bartending training preferred
- must meet state legal age requirements
- must speak fluent English, other languages preferred
- communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors
- alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
- reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc
- mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently
- may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Job Duties
- Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism
- perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service
- offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service
- communicate effectively with co-workers and guests
- mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe
- serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
- take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests
- communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests
- complete all side work as assigned
- be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items
- check guests' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption
- present and encourage current promotions to guests
- accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest
- accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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