Bartender
Halftime Hangout Sports Bar
2080 Club Pond Rd, Raeford, NC 28376, USAJob Overview
Summary
Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional experience for all of our guests. Each entertainer’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time; they will want to return again and again. We are entertainers first and servers second.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Take food and beverage orders from bar guests, enter orders in our point-of-sale system.
• Prepare drinks for servers at service well in a timely manner.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Halftime Hangout Bartender Drink Recipes.
• Build regular bar guests. Learns and uses frequent bar guests names.
• Welcome and greet guests. Make all our guests feel comfortable and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them. Make a connection with your guests.
• Inform guests of specials and menu changes.
• Make recommendations you genuinely feel your guests will enjoy.
• Answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as assigned.
• Maintain clean service areas.
• Monitor and observe guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Adhere to our “Responsible Service of Alcohol” guidelines.
• Prepare final bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make change (if applicable).
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
• Wash and sterilize glassware.
• Clear and reset the bar top quickly.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Ensure proper portion control by adhering to the established free pouring technique.
Qualifications
• Be 21 years of age.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Have working knowledge of beer, wine, liquor and common drink recipes.
• Must have a basic knowledge of bar and service procedures and functions.
• Possess basic math skills and the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (from 4 to 10 hours).
• Be able to walk and be “on your feet” for long periods of time (from 4 to 10 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Entertain your guests with stories, games, questions and conversation. Remember, we are in the entertainment business.
• Must adhere to the established appearance guidelines.