Bartender

The Bartenders’ primary role will be to prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It is also the bartender’s responsibility to maintain the cleanliness of the bar area, restock beer and wine, replenish bar caddies, prepare ingredients (such as syrups and compotes) and, most importantly, ensure our guests have a pleasant experience.

Bartenders will also be held accountable for cash and credit card transactions, as well as the bar drawer. Bar staff may also be allowed to assist with cocktail creation and innovation.

The bartender will also be responsible for taking the guests’ food order, making recommendations regarding wine and beer pairings, and must follow the restaurant’s Steps of Service’ as closely as possible.

Bartender Job Responsibilities :

Provide a pleasant experience to customers

Serve drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area

Ensure the proper detail and presentation of each beverage or order

Prepare ingredients by following recipes, dating recipes, and rotating stock using the FIFO method

Check in beer, liquor, and wine orders when a manager is not present, ensuring each product on the invoice is present on the order

Shows strong leadership skills in stressful rushes by keeping an even temperament

Ensures cleanliness by completing specifically assigned checklists : Opening Checklist, Closing Checklist, Weekly Cleaning Duties

Listens to customer concerns, suggestions, and feedback while being mindful to get management involved to ensure guests will be heard and appreciated

Participate in, or contribute to continuing education of spirits, beer, and wine

Other duties as assigned

Bartender Prerequisites :

Knowledge of products with emphasis on spirits and cocktails

Decision-making skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork mentality

Strong leadership and adaptability

High energy level and ability to multitask

Must have transportation, and weekend and holiday availability

When Anthony Valinoti visited Hot Springs from Brooklyn, he knew he needed to live there and make Arkansas brick oven pizza using hand-made dough and fresh local ingredients.

After starting on Park Avenue with six tables, Deluca’s recently moved to a larger downtown Hot Springs space, and has now partnered with the Keets of Petit & Keet and Cypress Social, James Beard Award Winning Chef, John Currence, and Mike Waldo of Waldo's Chicken and Beer, to open a second location at the newly revitalized Breckenridge Village in Little Rock.

Deluca's is known for its award winning pizza, eclectic atmosphere, exceptional bar program, and awesome service!