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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Bartender
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor
SUMMARY: Prepare drinks for dining room waiters, cocktail servers, and guests seated at bar. Must perform all side work related to this service. Implement the use of prescribed bar controls, prescribed service techniques, ordering procedures and exhibit high levels of hospitality and courtesy. Must have extensive knowledge of drink recipes and wines. Handle various methods of payment for bar guests and servers if necessary and accounting responsibilities if required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and serve drinks for bar guests, cocktail servers dining room waiters, including being able to confidently and properly offer bottled wine service.
- Prepare cocktails properly and consistently (standard or signature) by provided recipe.
- Must use prescribed bar controls and company policies consistently.
- Must maintain inventory levels in bar of beer, wine and liquor by correctly restocking various products before, during and after service.
- Must maintain clean, neat, orderly bar areas at all times including, sinks, counters, coolers, service areas etc.
- Must wash glassware correctly.
- Must know current ABC laws and adhere to these including checking for proper identification.
- Assist manager with bar inventory if requested.
- Prep before shift and stock bar items as prescribed.
- Must know drink pricing system in order to monitor server checks efficiently.
- Offer lounge cocktail and food service when necessary, following proper steps of service.
- Assist other bartenders, servers as necessary.
- Thoroughly clean and breakdown work area at end of shift.
- Show a desire to increase level of Food and Beverage product knowledge.
- Execute effective use/management of company resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a good working knowledge of mixing drinks, drink recipes, and service techniques. Must have knowledge of current ABC laws (TIPS program certification preferred) and bar control.
- Must be able to maintain high levels of hospitality and courtesy under pressure in a noisy crowded atmosphere.
- Must have a clean and neat appearance and conform to uniform regulations.
- Good communication and organizational skills necessary.
- Must be capable of doing end-of-shift paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Dependable transportation and the ability to work a flexible schedule are required –weekends, holidays, evenings.
- Prior food and beverage experience required.
- Availability on nights, weekends, and holidays
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:
High school diploma OR GED.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be able to carry 25-40 pounds. Job requires being on feet for long periods.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:
Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.
We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
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