Job Description

Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders at a restaurant, pub, hotel, club or private event to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. They have extensive knowledge of common drinks, which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines. Bartenders may also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. 

responsible for the cleanliness and stock of the bar, ensuring there are clean glasses, plenty of garnishes prepared and that everything is tidy. bartenders also must interact with customers, verifying they are old enough to be served alcohol, and building relationships that turn visitors into regulars. 

bartenders must be trusted with measuring the appropriate amounts of liquor for different recipes, making recommendations for customers, opening and maintaining tabs for customers for the night or longer-term and tracking cash sales and tips.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and be responsive
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments
• Physical ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

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