Bartender

Description

Join our dynamic team as a Bartender and bring your passion for hospitality and mixology to our vibrant establishment. We are seeking a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Requirements

Primary

• •Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Surry Seafood: It is the mission of Surry Seafood and its associates to provide absolutely the most enjoyable eating and sleeping experience possible to our patrons through outstanding service, superb product and great personalities in a unique, comfortable setting…every day…RIGHT NOW!!
• •Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• •Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary.
• •Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• •Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment or take to dish room to be cleaned.
• •Balance cash receipts.
• •Record drink and food orders accurately and immediately after having received them into the register system for transmittal to kitchen staff.
• •Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking or arranging alternative transportation for intoxicated guests.
• •Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, and straws.
• •Present drink and food menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages and food items.
• •Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
• •Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• •Reset tables in bar area.
• •Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• •Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar.
• •Slice fruit and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
• •Alert management to guests who become loud and obnoxious and may need to be asked to leave.
• •Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays.
• •Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
• •Recognize and learn the names of regular guests
• •Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• •Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
• •Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• •Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• •Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• •Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.

Supplemental

• •Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• •Create drink recipes.
• •Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.