Fine Dining Bartender - Circa 1875
5 days ago
Savannah
Job DescriptionJob Title: Mixologist / Bartender Reports to: Restaurant Manager Job Summary: Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return. Activities and Responsibilities: • Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Vic’s River Grill: "Great food, great service, and great production by associates imbued with pride and enthusiasm.", • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes., • Accept guest payments, process credit card charges, and make changes if and when necessary., • Check the identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol., • Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment., • Balance cash receipts., • Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them in the register system., • Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests., • Stock the bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws., • Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages., • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar., • Clean bars, work areas, and tables., • Reset tables in the bar area., • Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks., • Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar., • Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks., • Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them with the assistance of management., • Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays., • Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas., • Recognize and learn the names of regular guests., • Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies., • Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager., • Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement., • Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant., • Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations., • Planned, organized, and controlled the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar., • Order or requisition liquors and supplies., • Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders., • Plan bar menus., • Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats., • Create drink recipes., • Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions. Tools and Technology: • Credit card processing machines., • Cash registers., • Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers)., • Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures)., • Blenders and graters., • Cutlery., • Dishwashers., • Juicers., • Mixers., • Strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers)., • Point-of-sale receipt printers., • Point-of-sale terminals and workstations.