Job Title: Bartender Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Bartender is responsible for creating an exceptional experience for guests and team members by demonstrating a passion for beverages, food, and hospitality. This position provides friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service while ensuring guests feel welcomed and receive accurate, timely, and high-quality food and beverage offerings. The Bartender maintains a professional presence, delivers outstanding guest service, prepares beverages according to company standards, and supports overall restaurant operations by contributing to a positive, team-oriented environment.

General Duties

Prepare, mix, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company recipes, standards, and specifications.
Provide professional and attentive service to bar guests, including food and beverage service.
Prepare beverage orders accurately and efficiently for restaurant guests and servers.
Engage with guests, provide menu and beverage recommendations, and ensure a positive dining experience.
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar area throughout each shift.
Accurately enter orders and process payments using the POS system.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow all company policies, procedures, and service standards.
Support coworkers and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace environment.

Essential Duties

Prepare cocktails, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and other beverages while maintaining quality and consistency.
Ensure beverages are properly presented and served according to company standards.
Serve food and beverages to guests while providing excellent customer service.
Enter all orders into the POS system and process payments accurately, including cash and credit transactions.
Maintain proper cash handling procedures, including balancing the cash drawer and accounting for all transactions.
Verify pricing, discounts, and payment accuracy before completing transactions.
Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible alcohol service procedures.
Verify valid identification and comply with all alcohol service laws and company requirements.
Handle difficult guest situations professionally and notify management when assistance is needed.
Maintain inventory levels, restock supplies, and ensure the bar remains clean, safe, and organized.

Other Duties/Functions

Communicate operational concerns, guest issues, or unusual situations to management.
Recommend solutions and take appropriate action when issues arise.
Assist team members during busy periods and complete additional duties as assigned.
Follow all safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and operational standards.

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Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of beverage preparation, including cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and company recipes.
Knowledge of responsible alcohol service, food safety, sanitation, and cash handling procedures.
Ability to operate POS systems, process payments, and accurately handle cash.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and follow menus, recipes, identification documents, and company procedures.
Ability to remain professional and composed in challenging situations.
Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established standards.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast-paced restaurant and bar environment.
Frequent interaction with guests, coworkers, and management.
Exposure to beverages, glassware, cleaning products, and food preparation areas.
Requires extended standing, frequent movement, reaching, bending, stooping, shaking, stirring, wiping, and repetitive motions.

Work Hours

Scheduled shifts typically range from 4–6 hours.
Weekly hours may vary based on business needs.
Must be available to work a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Must be available for day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
Weekend availability is required, including at least two of the three weekend service periods.

Requirements

Must be 18 to serve, sell, or directly handle alcoholic beverages.
Must be 21 to pour alcohol.
Successfully complete the Responsible Alcohol Service (RAS) course with a minimum passing score of 80%, as required.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local alcohol service regulations.
Verify guest identification and age eligibility before serving alcohol.
Follow all company safety, sanitation, cash handling, and operational procedures.
Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and workplace behavior.

Physical Job Requirements

Ability to stand for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds multiple times during a shift.
Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir, wipe, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to immerse hands in water while cleaning and preparing beverages.
Ability to continuously use hands and fingers for beverage preparation, POS operation, cash handling, and service tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly with guests and coworkers and read menus, recipes, identification documents, and written instructions.

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Genki Diner - Bartender