Fine Dining Bartender - Circa 1875

Job Title: Mixologist / Bartender
Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Job Summary:
Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Vic’s River Grill: "Great food, great service, and great production by associates imbued with pride and enthusiasm."
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Accept guest payments, process credit card charges, and make changes if and when necessary.
• Check the identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol.
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them in the register system.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Stock the bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Reset tables in the 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 and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
• Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them with the assistance of management.
• 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 in 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.
• Planned, organized, and controlled the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
• Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
• Plan bar menus.
• Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
• Create drink recipes.
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.

Tools and Technology:

• Credit card processing machines.
• Cash registers.
• Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers).
• Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures).
• Blenders and graters.
• Cutlery.
• Dishwashers.
• Juicers.
• Mixers.
• Strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers).
• Point-of-sale receipt printers.
• Point-of-sale terminals and workstations.