Bartender- Pelham [Bartender-PLHM]

Half Shell Oyster House Pelham•Pelham, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary of Position This position plays a major role in a guest's dinner and/or bar experience. Consistency is a key element in a positive experience, which is achieved by always following recipes. A bartender must be friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills. A bartender should be organized and able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Must be able to pass all server and bartender tests. Welcome each guest personally within 30 seconds. Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through bartender's actions. Work as a team with all restaurant personnel to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service. Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to GCRG’s standards at all times. Serve food items to customers seated at the bar or bar table areas. Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes. Ring drink orders into computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change. Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins or straws. Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display. Wash and sterilize stemware. Be attentive! Offer assistance before the guest has to ask for it. Count drinks guests are served. Place current bar tabs in front of guests at all times. Monitor and ensure that no guest receives more than the allowed number of specific drinks. Anticipate your guest's needs. Follow the half-full rule when offering another drink. Be alert of guest signals (raising a hand, making eye contact, etc.), and acknowledge the guest to let them know the bartender will be right with them. Take, fill and check on to go orders. Handle money. Communicate with server to have drinks ran when ready. Run drinks when able to. Serve alcohol responsibly. Should a guest reach the state where the bartender does not feel the guest should drive, supply a taxi. Do not hesitate to ask for management intervention if necessary. Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience working in a restaurant.
Basic knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and familiarity with standard drink recipes.
Must be 21 or older; legal age according to state regulations to serve and pour alcohol.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a bartender.

Responsibilities

Pass all server and bartender tests.
Welcome each guest personally within 30 seconds.
Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone and body language at all times.
Work as a team with all restaurant personnel to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
Work with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to GCRG’s standards at all times.
Serve food items to customers seated at the bar or bar table areas.
Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes.
Ring drink orders into computer immediately, collect money from guests for drinks served and make change.
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins or straws.
Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display.
Wash and sterilize stemware.
Offer assistance before the guest has to ask for it.
Count drinks guests are served.
Place current bar tabs in front of guests at all times.
Monitor and ensure that no guest receives more than the allowed number of specific drinks.
Anticipate your guest's needs.
Take, fill and check on to go orders.
Handle money.
Communicate with server to have drinks ran when ready.
Run drinks when able to.
Serve alcohol responsibly.
Perform other duties as directed.