Description
Job Summary:
Bourbon and Bones - Old Town Scottsdale N Annex - Square One Concepts, is seeking a professional and experienced Bartender to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-quality cocktails, serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests, providing excellent customer service, oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and collect money for drinks served.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Receives orders from guests and servers.
- Craft and serve high quality cocktails, liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
- Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared and stocked ahead of the opening of the bar.
- Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and always organized.
- Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
- Engage with guests in a friendly and approachable manner, making recommendations on drinks that complement their meal and building rapport with guest.
- Upsell and promote menu items, including suggesting wine pairing and recommending dishes that complement specific drinks.
- Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
- Processing payments accurately and efficiently, including handling cash and credit card transactions.
- Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
- Following safety and health protocols, including properly storing and handling alcohol and maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a bartender in a fine dining or upscale bar environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of various spirits, wines, beers, and experience crafting unique cocktails that complement the restaurant’s cuisine.
- Familiarity with different mixing techniques, garnishes, and glassware to create visually appealing and delicious drinks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification
- Must have an Alcohol Service Licensing or certification.
- Ability to learn cash register software used by bar or restaurant POS – Aloha, Hot Schedule, Paylocity
Education and Experience:
- Must be at least twenty-one years old.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a fine dining server in a restaurant or similar environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
- Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
- Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds.
Benefits & Perks:
- Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO
- Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones
- Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- 401(k)
Full – Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits:
- Medical & Prescription
- Dental & Vision
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Wellness Program
- Discount Pet Care Plan