General Definition:
The Bartender duties include mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food items to patrons in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- The Bartender will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks to customers accurately and efficiently, while maintaining positive and friendly guest interactions
- The purpose of this position it to interact with the suite guests and ensure they have a great experience in there suite.
- The Bartender is able to mix and match ingredients to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers' needs and expectations
- Responsibilities Interact with customers in a friendly and helpful manner; take and serve orders for drinks and snacks
- Mix drinks, cocktails, and other bar beverages, including non-alcoholic beverages, as ordered and in compliance with hotel standard drink recipes
- Check identification of the guest to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol products
- Determine when a customer has had too much alcohol and, if required, refusing any further serving in a polite way
- Provide guidance to guests on horse racing.
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
- Keep the bar counter and work area neat and clean at all times; wash glassware and utensils after each use; keep working area clean by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors, and windows, etc.
- Plan and present bar menu; demonstrate a thorough knowledge of good and beverage products, menus, and promotions
- Handle and move objects, such as glass and bottles, using hands and arms; perform other physical activities such as lifting and stooping
- Maintain liquor inventory and consumption; prepare inventory as needed to replenish supplies; ensure the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests
- Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures as per hotel standard; collect payment for drinks service and balance all receipts
- Stay focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
- Perform other duties as and when assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
- Excellent customer service and communications skills required. Ability to apply common understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardize situations.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Capacity write simple correspondence and possess basic mathematical skills.
- Outgoing personality and positive attitude.
- Strong knowledge of bar operations, service procedures and function.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to handle money and operate a cash register quickly and efficiently.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
- Possess honesty and integrity.
- Have good memory when handling multiple orders.
- Ability to listen well, communicate effectively and follow instructions.
- Excellent communication skills required. Bilingual skills helpful, but not required.
- Ability to interact positively with customers, employees and management personnel.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and be flexible.
- Ability to work as part of a team and with constant interruptions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Training:
- Five years of bartending experience required
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission License (TABC)
- Serve-safe certified (Food Handlers)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strength:
Sedentary to medium workload
Stand, sit and walk consistently
Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
Movement:
Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
Will use office equipment
Driving motor vehicles as needed
Auditory:
Frequently speak and articulate
Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
Environmental:
Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses