Bartender - Foundation Room - Part Time

Job Summary:

The Role:
Serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and food to guests in a restaurant and music hall atmosphere with a cheerful attitude and in an efficient professional manner.

Responsibilities:
Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members Live Nation Executives and VIPs to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage

Impeccable knowledge in the steps of delivering service for upscale dining

Stays current and is knowledgeable on the latest drink trends

Understands the fundamentals of Mixology and ability to uphold our Beverage Culture Deep knowledge of how food wine beer spirits and other beverage work in harmony with food selection

The ability to suggest wines that will best complement particular foods off the food menu Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and House of Blues alcohol policies

Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age

Interact with guests in a natural friendly demeanor

Cultivate regular guests and repeat business

Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift where applicable

Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar

Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly

Prioritize and organize drink orders

Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications abide by all control systems

Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log

Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safetyminded manner bringing it to the attention of a manager

Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies

Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age

Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards

Perform Opening/Running/Closing duties according to HOB policy

Prepare guest checks (on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy

Maintain bartender bank

Perform cash pull / check out procedures

Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks

Attend preshift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift

Qualifications:
Required:

TABC Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent

Minimum of 2 years experience bartending in a upscale dining and night life establishment

The ability to up sell and offer food and drink suggestions to guests

Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience

Exemplary and professional grooming standards

Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours and at nights

Cash handling experience

Strong working knowledge of all beveragesincluding speciality craft cocktails

Physically able to pass a pour test and a Mixology drill (timed)

Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner

Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork

Tolerance of all cultures music and art forms

Evening and Weekend availability

Preferred:

2 years work experience in high volume environment

Experience recognizing valid IDs

Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Working environment is fastpaced often loud and stressful

Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet

Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

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