Bartender Key Responsibilities Serving Drinks: Mixing cocktails and other beverages according to standard recipes or customer preferences. Serving drinks quickly and efficiently. Knowing the menu and recommending drinks based on customer preferences. Customer Service: Greeting customers and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Taking orders and processing payments. Handling customer inquiries and resolving issues. Verifying age requirements for alcohol purchases. Bar Maintenance: Keeping the bar clean and organized. Restocking bar supplies and inventory. Cleaning glasses and equipment. Ensuring a safe and responsible drinking environment. Waiter / Waitress Customer service: Greet customers, answer questions about the menu, and provide advice on ingredients Taking orders: Take orders from customers and relay them to kitchen and bar staff Serving food and drinks: Serve food and drinks in a timely manner Table service: Set and arrange tables, clear tables, and return dishes and cutlery to the kitchen Payments: Deliver checks and collect payments Customer satisfaction: Check in with customers during their meal, deal with any complaints, and make sure customers are happy Communication: Communicate effectively with customers and other serving and kitchen staff Health and safety: Adhere to all relevant health department rules and regulations
Preparing the food for cooking Keeping up with industry trends and creating new recipes with the Sous Chef Reviewing the menu and doing inventory Following the budget set by the Restaurant Manager Ordering food for the kitchen Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen