Bartender

Position Summary

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following Applebees recipe specifications as well as serves food to guests in a courteous and timely manner. The Bartender fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Essential Job Functions

Primary Duties:

• Provide exceptional service to guests by interacting verbally to all guests in a friendly manner
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws
• Mix and serve drinks following set Applebees recipes
• Greet guests in a timely manner, take orders and answer guest questions
• Collect payment from guests in a timely manner using the QR code or POS
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and TEAM by completing opening and closing side work
• Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety
• Use bar tools to avoid bar waste and help maintain bar costs
• Restock product at the beginning and end of every shift including cutting and/or slicing of product for the garnish bin

Educational / Experience

• 2 years of experience in a bar or similar environment preferred
• Must be 21 years of age
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine and mixed cocktails
• Ability to be mobile or standing for a minimum of 4 hours, bend, stoop and lift up to 20 pounds
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to exceed guests expectations
• Confident, outgoing demeanor

Physical and Mental Requirements

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Psychological Demands:

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change. Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.

On occasion, to perform the work it may be necessary to travel in an automobile to other locations in the field either alone or accompanied by a co-worker.

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Brand: Applebee's
Address: 5775 Beckley Road, Lakeview Square Battle Creek, MI - 49015
Property Description: TAV8379 - Battle Creek
Property Number: TAV8379