Bartender

The Garret Group is looking for Bartenders to join our team for the upcoming opening of Sports & Rec in Nora District. Bartenders work to serve curated beverages to guests. They will also assist in all aspects of FOH, including running food and drink, clearing tables, and greeting guests. All bartenders will exemplify our core values, connecting with guests in a professional manner to ensure excellence in service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate as service well and support servers during brunch shifts.
• Know the table numbers and position numbers in all sections of the restaurant.
• Have a complete knowledge of our house classic cocktails. This includes but is not limited to cocktail specs & ingredients, brands, flavor profiles of each ingredient & the cocktail as a whole, & any possible allergens.
• Set up bar station in a timely manner, working alongside coworkers to make sure that the mise en place is always set to standard & ready for a busy afternoon of service.
• Serve alcoholic beverages only to guests over 21 years of age. Check ID’s every time, without exception. Get your manager involved if needed.
• Control the amount of alcohol served, so that guests do not become over-intoxicated.
• Help to promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers, and guests.
• Treat all areas of the building with respect. Clean & reset to zero when necessary.
• Maintain complete knowledge of products and specifications. This includes ingredients, descriptions, sourcing, brands, allergens, etc.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of our POS’ operation.
• Use heightened awareness on any allergy table, and work to code according to our allergy standards.
• Check in with any staff working in your respective space upon arrival. See if you can help before beginning your assigned duties.
• Perform bar maintenance throughout the shift, including crumbing, keeping waters full, clearing & resetting serving ware etc.
• Report all guest complaints to management immediately and follow our five steps for navigating guest complaints. Every negative comment/experience will be addressed by a manager so that no customer leaves unhappy.
• Build relationships with regular guests; and maintain good relations with our neighborhood and industry community members.
• Comply with sanitation standards and procedures according to health and legal regulations.
• Complete weekly cleaning duties, in addition to opening and closing duties.
• Maintain a reasonable response time for all communication: a minimum of an answer to any correspondence before your next shift.
• Handle gift certificate transactions, fill out all pertinent documentation, and present to the guest.
• Maintain a reasonable schedule with flexible availability, including early mornings or late nights, holidays, and time for all staff meetings and tastings.
• Focus on always continuing your education and into all facets of our operations, be it the Bar, Kitchen and Service, Coffee programs.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $6.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person