Bartender

The Bartender is responsible for providing residents and guests with an excellent drinking experience in the food and beverage outlets in the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• As a member of the F&B team, work collaboratively with team members to ensure a positive experience for guests.
• Ensure bar and service area are prepared for customers.
• Greet guests in a warm and genuine manner.
• Answer questions, provide information, and make recommendations.
• Take orders and ensure accuracy.
• Check IDs to confirm customers are the legal drinking age.
• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes; i.e., make great drinks!
• Restock bar inventory and supplies as needed.
• Open and close the bar.
• Process payments using point-of-sale system.
• Keep bar clean and arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive and enticing display.
• Wash and sterilize stemware and service ware.
• Monitor and ensure that no guest is 'over served' - understanding that they may have consumed alcohol prior to arriving at your bar; serve alcohol responsibly.

The successful candidate will…

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a bartender.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer.
• Possess the ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with associates, residents, family members and guests.
• Have good problem-solving, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a good team player; work well with others.
• Be a “natural smiler” with a friendly personality and who likes people!
• Be a reliable and hard worker, e.g., arrive to work on time, take initiative, be self-motivated, deliver consistent results, etc.
• Be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Be customer-oriented and have a “guest-first” mentality; look for opportunities to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work standing up for long periods of time.
• Be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Be willing to take and able to pass a drug screen.
• Be willing to consent to and able to pass a criminal background check.