Bartender (PT/FT)
18 days ago
Fayetteville
Job Description JOB TITLE: Bartender DEPARTMENT: Hospitality REPORTS TO: Taproom Manager/Hospitality Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: 01 July 2025 SUMMARY: This position requires a balance of experienced, guest-focused bartending and strong mixology skills, warm hospitality, and a willingness to learn across a diverse beverage program including beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Bartenders will rotate through lounge table service shifts and bar shifts, creating elevated experiences whether behind the bar or tableside. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Greets patrons upon arrival; assists with seating as needed., • Prepare classic and house cocktails with consistency, speed, and precision, • Takes orders accurately and courteously; responds to patrons’ questions regarding available products., • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of SPBC and our products, • Maintains complete knowledge of and strictly abides by state alcohol regulations; verifies legal drinking age of patrons as needed., • Handles purchasing transactions, which include operating cash register and accounting of daily sales., • Receives payment from patrons; makes change as needed; issues receipts., • Serves, refills, takes orders, clears and resets tables in taproom and outdoor areas as needed., • Prepares all bar and lounge supplies prior to opening., • Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all selections available and characteristics/description of all beer, cocktails, liquor and merchandise available and prices., • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation at all times; performs closing clean-up duties., • Resolves patron problems/complaints; utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as needed., • Answers phone in a courteous and timely manner., • Assists other staff members as needed to ensure optimum service to all patrons., • Completes all necessary paperwork; maintains files and records., • Attends regular taproom meetings, trainings and tastings to stay current in ongoing events., • Attends on or offsite events as needed., • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three-to-five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience., • ALE Certification required, • Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Cicerone Certification highly recommended., • Computer skills required: Point of Sale (POS) Software and equipment, Internet Software, • Other skills required:, • Craft beer industry experience highly recommended. Followed with an interest to learn about beer, wine, spirits, and our NA beverage program Minimum 1 year of cocktail bartending experience required * Excellent customer service skills, and a passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences • Ability to manage priorities and workflow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, • Professional appearance and demeanor Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values., • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time., • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments., • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan., • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed., • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things., • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions., • Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others., • Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals., • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings., • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity., • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans., • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics., • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments., • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality., • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness., • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly., • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly., • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed., • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others., • Continually required to stand, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, talk or hear, • Occasionally required to sit, • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, • Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 160 pounds, • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather), to outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold (non-weather), • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals