Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Desperados is seeking responsible, hard-working individuals with great attitudes to join our thriving team in the Distillery District. Excitement to learn new mixology techniques and broaden tequila & mezcal knowledge, and the ability to take direction are of utmost importance to our bartending team.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Provide the best and highest quality craft cocktails and drinks to guests.
- Deliver the highest level of customer service to every guest, including greeting / thanking guests, engaging with guests, and building rapport.
- Continuously trains, learns, and gathers knowledge about the alcohol industry.
- Maintains the bar by keeping it clean and organized throughout the shift.
- Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening.
- Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
- Verifies that customers are of legal drinking age.
- Exercise proper judgment and, when necessary, refuse service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
- Handle escalations appropriately and timely to the Head Bartender and Bar Manager.
- Submits orders or creates requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
- TIPS or ServSafe Certified in Safe Service of Alcohol within 30 days of employment.
- Follow all health and sanitation practices, as well as all safety procedures and protocols.
- Ability to open, and close the store and monitor guests and safe practices.
Requirements :
Required Skills / Abilities :
Extensive knowledge of drink preparation or service including classic cocktails.Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine with a major focus on tequila & mezcal.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.Ability to learn and operate cash register software.Education and Experience :
Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or other related training preferred.Advanced bartending skills and abilities.Minimum of one year related experience.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.Must be able to lift to 50 pounds following proper techniques preventing injury.Must be legal drinking age or older.