Bartender at LAVO Italian Restaurant
Part Time | Hourly
Date Posted:
Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:
- State Applicable Time Off
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- TAO Savings Marketplace
- Employee Discounts and much more!
Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
- Provides professional and exceptional service.
- Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items.
- Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.
- Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.
- Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures.
- Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable).
- Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue.
- Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.
- Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.
- Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.
- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.
- Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.
- Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
- Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
- Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
- Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
- Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
- Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed
- Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
- Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
- Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
- Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
- Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
- Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
- Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
- Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- 1-2 years of professional beverage experience.
- Previous bartending experience.
- Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
- Ability to write and verbally communicate
- Must have good positive energy throughout the day
- Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read
- Must be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move quickly
- Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Exposure to cleaning materials
- Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
- Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
- Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
