Bartender / Server
8 hours ago
Warlingham
Description :
Spaghetti Tree is a well-regarded and award wining small restaurant chain with a reputation for exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a vibrant dining atmosphere. We are seeking a skilled, diligent, and professional Bartender/Server to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for the service industry who takes pride in delivering outstanding customer experiences. The ideal candidate will be versatile, able to handle both bartending and table service duties with ease, and eager to contribute to the continued success of our establishment.
Key Responsibilities:
Bartender: - Craft Cocktails & Beverages: Expertly prepare and serve a wide range of beverages, including craft cocktails, classic drinks, and non-alcoholic options, ensuring consistency and quality in every glass. - Customer Engagement: Provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, engaging customers in conversation, making personalized recommendations, and ensuring a positive bar experience. - Bar Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar, including inventory management, restocking supplies. - Compliance: Adhere to all regulations regarding the sale and service of alcohol, including checking IDs and responsibly serving customers. - Team Collaboration: Work closely with the waitstaff and kitchen team to ensure seamless service, particularly during busy periods. Waiter/Waitress: - Customer Service: Greet customers promptly and warmly, presenting menus and explaining daily specials, while providing knowledgeable recommendations tailored to customer preferences. - Order Management: Accurately take orders and relay them to the kitchen, ensuring that all customer requests are communicated clearly and fulfilled in a timely manner. - Service Excellence: Deliver food and beverages efficiently and with attention to detail, ensuring that all items meet quality standards and are served at the correct temperature. - Dining Experience: Anticipate and respond to customer needs throughout their dining experience, from refilling drinks to handling special requests or dietary needs. - Cleanliness & Organization: Ensure that the dining area is clean, orderly, and properly set before, during, and after service, including setting up tables, clearing dishes, and resetting for the next guests. - Payment Processing: Handle billing and payments accurately, including processing credit card transactions, making change, and ensuring that all financial transactions are correctly recorded. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Experience for bartenders: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Bartender, preferably cocktail bars. - Experience for waiter/waitress: Minimum of 1 year experience, preferably in casual/fine dining. - Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills with a genuine passion for making guests feel welcome and valued. - Beverage Knowledge: Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, and bar operations, with the ability to craft drinks to standard recipes and accommodate special requests. - Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills, able to interact confidently with customers and team members. - Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in both service and presentation, ensuring a high standard of excellence. - Multitasking Ability: Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining composure and efficiency. - Professionalism: A polished, professional appearance and demeanour, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. - Flexibility: Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits: - Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement within our expanding restaurant chain. - Employee Perks: Discounts on meals and beverages - Training & Development: Access to in house training programs to enhance your skills and support your professional growth.
