Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon - Bartender

Akron, OH, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $9.25 - $17.50

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

Job Description

This opportunity is with a dynamic and engaging establishment that prides itself on providing guests with a memorable and enjoyable experience centered around the unique Wild Eagle Experience. As a key player in the hospitality industry, this venue is not only a bar but a place where guests come to savor exceptional beverage offerings, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and enjoy excellent food service. The establishment is committed to delivering high standards of customer service in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on quality, the venue ensures that its guests leave with a sense of satisfaction and eagerness to return.

The role being offered is that of a Bartender, a position crucial to maintaining and enhancing the guest experience. The Bartender will be responsible for preparing and serving a wide range of cocktails with expertise and enthusiasm, describing the beer selections in detail, and elucidating the delivery process to enhance guests' appreciation. This includes handling food items within the bar area and efficiently managing currency transactions. The role demands a mix of technical skills in beverage preparation and soft skills in customer interaction, ensuring each patron feels welcomed and valued. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the operational flow of the bar by maintaining cleanliness, monitoring stock levels, and adhering to health and safety regulations. This is a full-time employment opportunity, offering a rewarding career path in the hospitality sector with competitive remuneration tied to experience and performance. The position requires someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for mixology, and possesses excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members alike. Emphasizing a positive attitude and a proactive approach, this role offers a great chance to grow professionally within a respected and well-established company. Commitment to quality service, teamwork, and a genuine interest in hospitality will be key components of success in this role. The company values inclusivity and diversity and supports employees with reasonable accommodations to ensure that all team members can perform their duties effectively.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience as a bartender or in a similar role preferred
Ability to handle cash transactions accurately
Knowledge of health and safety standards in food and beverage service
Excellent customer service skills
Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods
Must be of legal age to serve alcohol

Job Qualifications

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Knowledge of standard cocktail and beverage preparation
Basic computer skills for order entry and transaction processing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to cleanliness and detail
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to comply with health and safety regulations

Job Duties

Greets and serves customers in a professional and timely manner
Prepares alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and other beverages for customers and servers in accordance with standard recipes
Prepares all condiments to garnish drink orders
Takes food orders and enters them into computer
Applies knowledge of the full menu, beverages, and other restaurant information such as restaurant hours and types of payment
Maintains a clean bar at all times wiping bar regularly, disposing of debris and bottles, and washing glasses behind the bar as needed
Checks and maintains stock of glassware, beverages, and bar supplies and communicates shortages to appropriate person
Assists with answering the telephone and taking messages to give to the proper personnel when time allows
Records currency transactions accurately on computer and tenders proper change
Processes charge transaction through charge transmittal machine and prints, reviews, and submits a daily charge report to the manager
Completes all assigned opening and closing duties to prepare bar for efficient operation
Communicates health and/or safety concerns/violations immediately to management
Performs other duties as assigned