Bartender - CA

Job Summary:

The BARTENDER is responsible for offering prompt and courteous food and beverage service to our bar patrons. Additionally, this role will ensure the bar operates and drinks are produced with superior efficiency and quality.

Essential Functions: Must be willing and able to:

Responsible for maintaining stock, preparing and storing of all garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality

Present cocktail list to the guest, answer questions and make suggestions regarding cocktails.

Coordinate completion of tasks with other members of the bar team

Consistently maintain a clean and organized bar and service well

Accurately input all orders into the restaurant Point of Sale system; present an accurate guest check, accept payment, and quickly complete the transaction

Service of food and/or beverage to include the order-taking, delivery and clearing of any food and/or beverage items

Maintains awareness of and compliance with all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic

Accountabilities: Must be willing and able to:

Be an active team player

Follow supervisor’s instructions

Perform under more than average stressful conditions

Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful condition

Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for the following shift

Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed in the training manual

Maintain and clean uniform

Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant

Read and be accountable for the information in the Echo and Rig employee handbook

Qualifications Standards:

2-4 years of bartending experience in food or beverage focused restaurant preferred

Must be 21 years of age or older

Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)

Must be willing and able to:

Learn and effectively practice The 7 Intents Service Model

Understand all menu items and effectively advise guests with allergies and food preferences of possible modifications

Think critically provide solutions for guests

Collaborate and contribute to a diverse service team

Communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication

Handle multiple priorities and tasks while under pressure

Job Qualifications

Knowledge and appreciation of food and cocktail culture and trends

Must have extensive beer, wine, and spirit knowledge

Superior knowledge of classic cocktails, all major spirit categories, and cocktail production techniques

Ability to multi-task