For Full-Time Bartender

Bartender duties and responsibilities

• A bartender is responsible for the cleanliness and stock of the bar, ensuring there are clean glasses, plenty of garnishes prepared and that everything is tidy. bartenders also must interact with customers, verifying they are old enough to be served alcohol, and building relationships with guests and customers.

From a business aspect, bartenders must be trusted with measuring the appropriate amounts of liquor for different recipes, making recommendations for customers, opening and maintaining tabs for customers for the night or longer-term and tracking cash sales and tips. In summary, a bartender must

• Verify the customers’ ages
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails
• Process payment
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere

Skills and qualifications include

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and be responsive
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments
• Physical ability to stand or walk for 8 hours daily