Job Summary

The Bartender is responsible for providing the highest quality service to guests and servers maintaining the highest quality service to guests and servers, maintaining highest cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hours of operation while maintaining control over the liquor inventory.

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and / or experience in a hotel or related field required.
• Must be legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local laws.

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Duties & Functions

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Complete opening and closing checklists according to standards.
• Prepare beverages according to mixing, portion control and presentation standards.
• Follow check ringing procedures precisely.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Assist with beverage costs.

Address

5002 Seawall

City

Galveston

State

Texas

ZipCode

77551

Auto req ID

175864BR

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We offer :

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program refer a friend and earn a bonus

Summary

• The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink / food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions;
• communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times;

performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to up-sell products
• Follows recipes and / or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and / or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions;

secures all monies at the end of each shift

• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and / or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran (M / F / D / V)Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Benefits

Competitive compensationFlexible spending account for health expenses401(k) retirement savings planPaid VacationEmployee and family members comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision care, long term disability, short term disability, and life insuranceCredit Union MembershipHMSHost benefits vary by location and some associates may not be eligible for certain benefits.

Associates covered by a collective bargaining agreement may be eligible for different benefits. HMSHost reserves the right to amend and / or terminate a benefit plan at any time.

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Role Overview

Our bartenders mix more than a great drink! They serve amazing food and drinks while creating a lively atmosphere with hospitality that is absolutely Chili 's.

If you take pride in providing great service and love making people feel special, then we want to hear from you!

• Fast hiring process
• Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Great team atmosphere and culture

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable bar experience for every Guest
• Remain visible behind the bar at all times to assist Guests and Team Members
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of all food and beverages
• Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages
• Keep glasses, bar equipment, and working areas clean
• Demonstrate excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

About Us

Chili's was born in Dallas, Texas in . Since then, we 've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas! With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every Guest, every day.

About You

• Positive, outgoing attitude with a genuine desire to exceed Guest 's expectations
• Thinks and acts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Able to reach and bend and frequently and lift up to 30 pounds
• Team player
• Previous bartending experience is a plus

Primary Responsibilities : Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following Applebee’s specifications. Serves food and drinks to guests in a courteous and timely manner.

Essential Functions and Duties :

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water and fruit juice to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

2. Interacts verbally with all bar guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.

3. Serves food and drinks to all bar guests.

4. Completes assigned opening and closing sidework.

5. Slices fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks.

6. Presents guest checks to bar patrons. Makes correct change and / or completes any necessary charge card transactions.

7. Processes employee and / or manager food orders.

8. Relays food orders to kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.

9. Setup / Maintenance : duties completed prior to the restaurant opening, preferably when no guests are in. These duties include general housekeeping and duties associated with getting the restaurant ready for the start of business.

These job duties are paid at minimum wage, not as a tipped position.

10. All other job duties assigned by a Manager to ensure the effective and orderly operations of the restaurant.

Applebee’s Service Promise Expectations :

• Make Friendly, Personal Connections
• Keep it Clean and Comfortable
• Set the Pace and be Attentive
• Make it Right, Serve it Fast
• Find it, Fix it

Qualification Standards :

1. Able to operate blenders, frozen drink machines and other bar equipment.

2. Stands during entire shift.

3. Frequent immersion of hands in water every five minutes.

4. Transports glass racks cases up to 25 pounds (such as a case of beer) up to 15 times per shift.

5. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.