Level Experienced Job Location KBA Retail LLC - Washington DC, DC Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Job Category Restaurant - Food Service
Description
Our Bartenders are professional, high-energy team members with excellent communication skills, who serve classic and contemporary cocktails to our guests.
Our Bartenders greet guests, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. They also up-sell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.
To be a successful Bartender here, you'll neat a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable and personable, and be able to create well-balanced, delicious drinks.
As a Bartender, you will:
welcome guests, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, make recommendations and take drink orders
plan drink menus and inform customers about new beverages and specials.
select and mix ingredients, garnish glasses, and serve beverages to customers
check identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol
take inventory and order supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked
adhere to all food safety and quality regulations
handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to patrons, balance the cash register.
maintain a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
develop new cocktail recipes.
Bartender Requirements:
High School Diploma
Experience in a high-volume, full service environment
Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required
Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance.
Basic math and computer skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong task and time management abilities.
Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs