Bartender

General Responsibilities:

• Set-up bar display, wipe and dust all bottles;

• Make enough preparation for the day according to projections:

• All garnishes

• Open bottles of wines that are sold by the glasses

• Juices

• Beers

• Liquors

• Ice

• Prepares all necessary tools and other supplies such as glasses, stirrer, straw, napkins, ashtrays;

• Does inventory of items in the bar when needed;

• Receives all items transferred from storeroom to bar and safeguards lists;

• Have bar ready to serve 15 minutes before opening time and maintain cleanliness of the bar;

• Make sure music and television are on;

• Makes sure bar stools are also clean and organized, and counter top is clean;

• Makes sure menus are clean and in place;

• Clean all juice containers; refill or replace whichever is necessary;

• Check fruits for all smoothies; clean containers as necessary;

• Organize coolers as all the stocks are delivered;

• Clean shelves and coolers;

• Cleans coffee machine and orange fresh machine before shift is over;

• Return items to proper storage;

• Check remaining stocks and refill stocks in preparation for tomorrow’s operation;

• Before leaving the station make sure that all cabinets and coolers are locked;

• Leaves a note for the opening bartender for any important matter;

• Makes ending inventory of beers when needed;

• Makes a list of items to be requested from person in charge of storeroom based on the remaining inventory;

• Prepares the orders efficiently, following standard recipe;

• For guests who are waiting at the bar, let them know that you are aware of their presence with eye contact, a big smile, proper greetings and acknowledgement, treat them with courtesy and give them information when requested;

• Make sure that guests at the bar are billed for the drinks that they ordered; remit payments to the cashier immediately;

• Coordinate closely with cocktail waiters for efficient serving of drinks;

• Refill the stock by using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method;

• Ensure ample stock of supplies especially glasses;

• Work productively;

• Maintain food safety and hygiene policies and procedures;

• Reports to the supervisor immediately any complaints encountered;

• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking or offering something nonalcoholic;

• During slow times, goes to the beach to offer drinks, talk to guests or any other marketing strategy to help increase sales.

Requirement/Experience/ Knowledge:

• Experience of minimum 2 years;

• English and Spanish a must, multi-lingual a plus;

• Education: MAVO level;

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays;

• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedure;

• Food handlers permit required (carchi berde).