Bartender- Waco

Waco, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

Job Description

Our establishment is a vibrant and customer-focused food and beverage restaurant renowned for providing a memorable hospitality experience. We pride ourselves on delivering craveable food and superior service within a clean, fun, and inviting atmosphere that our guests love returning to. Known for our dedication to quality and guest satisfaction, we cultivate an environment where our team members embrace a servant leadership philosophy, focusing on serving others first and ensuring every customer interaction is outstanding. Our restaurant's atmosphere is energetic and passionate, where maintaining enthusiasm and respect are integral to the dining experience.

The role available is that of a Bartender, a pivotal position that blends exceptional hospitality with expertise in food and beverage service. The Bartender is responsible for offering top-notch service by preparing and serving drinks, managing the bar station, and engaging with customers warmly and professionally. This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates a 'do whatever it takes' attitude throughout their shift. Compliance with company policies, health codes, and beverage service laws is expected at all times. A successful Bartender in this role not only delivers drinks promptly but also contributes to the overall guest experience by interacting with customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction from the first to the last contact.

The Bartender will also be entrusted with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the bar, assisting servers as needed, managing To Go orders efficiently, and ensuring the responsible service of alcohol by verifying customer age. Additionally, proficiency in salesmanship and knowledge of diverse drink menus, including seafood specials, beers, wines, and liquors, is essential. This position provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in customer service, multitasking, food and beverage knowledge, and safe sanitation practices, all while being an integral part of a team dedicated to excellence in hospitality experience.

Job Requirements

Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching
pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position
maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
must be able to carry loads greater than 50 pounds frequently
must be able to communicate clearly with our customer in the primary language of the restaurant
hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Job Qualifications

High school degree or GED preferred
1 to 3 years’ experience bartending in food and beverage environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
must be at least the minimum age required to serve alcohol as determined by applicable state law
able to free-pour to recipe and specification
extensive knowledge of beer, wine and liquor
good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills
able to interact professionally with other customers and team members
able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
good judgment and decision making abilities

Job Duties

Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first
understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, and operating standards
understand and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and P.R.I.D.E. throughout the shift
provide every customer with an awesome first, next and last great experience
always have a do whatever it takes personality
smile and welcome all customers you encounter
address customers by name
shake their hand if appropriate
involve customer in conversations throughout their entire experience
accommodate and meet special needs of customers (senior citizens, large parties, business meetings, etc.)
utilize genuine salesmanship techniques during customer interactions
possess an extensive knowledge of all food, serious seafood, chalkboard specials and beverage selections
place accurate orders using the POS
deliver food/beverages to customers with a sense of urgency, delivering hot food hot, cold food cold
pre-bus as needed
manage the bar during each shift as though it were your own business
maintain a clean and organized bar top, storage areas, and service bar station
adhere to responsible beverage service requirements
verify all customers that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
answer the telephone in a friendly, upbeat manner and with a smile on your face
take and manage all To Go orders
adhere to cash handling policies
perform secondary responsibilities
assist servers by running drinks to their tables
help the host by encouraging customers to come sit in the bar
assist other bartenders by stocking glassware, ice, garnishes, etc
complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework
maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times
notify a manager of all customer complaints
remain calm at all times
perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by a manager