Bartender

2 years

Now hiring Bartenders that are true hospitality professionals! If you possess elevated service standards and a passion for hospitality, we invite you to become part of our team at Messhall. At Messhall we relish the pleasure of great craft cocktails. Its our thing, but its far from the only thing. Our kitchen also serves the freshest seafood, daily specials, and a terrific Mess Burger. Rooted in the heart of Los Feliz, just minutes from the Greek theater we are the best spot to stop at before a concert.

Job Qualifications

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and build relationships with guests while encouraging regulars.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both with guests and team members.
• Serve customers as part of a team by anticipating their needs, initiating conversation, offering assistance and advice.
• Have full knowledge of all house beverage menu items, garnishes, contents, and preparation methods as well as classic beverages.
• Mix and/or serve alcoholic beverages and control the beverage stock as per guidelines.
• Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer.
• Exceptional food, wine, cocktail offerings and service knowledge and the ability to learn new food and menu items.
• Process all guest orders through the POS and handle all transactions and payments properly and in compliance with restaurant protocols
• Ability to maintain a clean working environment.
• May perform other duties as assigned, such as entering to-go orders and checking them before leaving the door.

Requirements

• Flexible schedule and open availability (full-time) to meet business needs

• 2 to 3 years experience as a bartender in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both front and back of the house.

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 50 lbs
• ServSafe Certified.

Compensation Details

• Compensation: Hourly, plus tips
• Dining Discounts

Compensation: Hourly ($17.28) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Multitasking

Strong customer service orientation

Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Ability to Build Relationships With Guests

Craft Cocktail Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of House Beverage Menu Items, Garnishes, Contents, and Preparation Methods

Time Management Skills

Beer Knowledge

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Mixing and/or Serving Alcoholic Beverages

Team Collaboration

Wine Knowledge

Problem Solving Skills

Cash Handling and Reconciliation

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Food, Wine, Cocktail Offerings, and Service Knowledge

Knowledge of food safety practices

POS system operation

Cash Handling Skills

Maintaining a Clean Working Environment

Ability to Multitask

Ability to Work in a High Volume Restaurant Environment

Strong Work Ethic

Ability to Work Cohesively With Co Workers

Positive Attitude

Physical Ability to Stand/Walk for 8 Hours, Bend, Push, Pull, and Lift 50 Lbs

Ability to follow instructions

SERV Safe Certification

Willingness to Learn

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