A bartender prepares and serves drinks, interacts with customers, and keeps the bar clean and stocked. They play a key role in enhancing the customer experience.
Responsibilities -
> Mixing and serving drinks: Know classic cocktails and basic ingredients to create original drinks
> Customer service: Greet customers, learn bar etiquette, and defuse tense situations
> Bar maintenance: Keep the bar clean, sanitized, and well-stocked
> Inventory management: Manage bar inventory and ensure responsible alcohol service
> Cash transactions: Handle cash transactions and check IDs
> Creating a welcoming atmosphere: Make customers feel welcome and enjoy themselves
Skills -
> Communication: Be comfortable carrying conversations with customers
> Flexibility: Work irregular shifts and hours
> Problem solving: Resolve customer conflicts and find creative solutions
> Knowledge of alcoholic beverages: Be knowledgeable about different spirits, wines, beers, and mixers
Other considerations -
> Bartenders need to have bartending experience.
> Bartenders need to be able to work various shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends.