Bartender

Founded by CEO John Kunkel, 50 Eggs is a James Beard nominated, multi-faceted, full-service culinary and hospitality firm focused on developing cutting-edge brands with unparalleled dining experiences.

50 Eggs owns and operates the award-winning Yardbird Table & Bar, CHICA, Spring Chicken, and WAKUDA, a bold, artful collision of time and culture, traditional and modern Japanese cuisine and seductive design created by world-renowned, two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs Hospitality CEO John Kunkel.

REPORTS TO : Restaurant Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS : Guests, Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff

Job Description :

The bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.

The bartender is also responsible for providing friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.

Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time that they will want to return again and again.

Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High level knowledge of standard drink recipes
• High level knowledge of spirits, wine and beer
• Understanding of classes of alcohol, different glasses, brand names and garnishes
• Working knowledge of bar equipment
• Knowledge and education in mixology
• Numeracy and cash-handling skills
• Able to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods
• Be able to reach and bend and frequently lift up to 30 pounds
• Provide exemplary guest service
• Utilizes clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Works as a team member
• Can work with a high energy level in a fast-paced working environment
• Demonstrates reliability, honesty and integrity
• Polished and professional appearance
• Able to effectively communicate in English in both oral and written form

Responsibilities :

• Provide food and beverage service to all guests at the bar
• Complete understanding of all food and beverage items
• Check identification of customers to verify they are of legal drinking age
• Take orders from serving staff or directly from customers
• Understanding of POS systems and item entry
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in accordance with standard recipes
• Peel, slice and pit fruit safely for garnishing drinks
• TAM and ACT Certified and guidelines followed to ensure no guests are overserved
• Process transactions using the POS system, prepare checks for customers, and process customer payments
• Arrange glasses and bottles into attractive and functional displays and manages the aesthetic of the bar top
• Ensure clean glasses, bar equipment and working areas
• Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies
• Monitor inventory, and restock bar inventory

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or

controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat from the stoves and burners
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• The employee frequently is required to walk

Preferred

• Minimum 2 years bartending experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants
• Certification from BarSmarts, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified beer server or any other professional beverage

certifications preferred