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Bartender Variable
Position Purpose
The City of Arvada operates two golf club restaurants; responsible for mixing and serving drinks to guests; ensures guest satisfaction through providing the best possible service standards.
- - Tip Eligible Position
Essential Job Functions
- Provides excellent guest service to patrons of the golf course facilities.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of beverage menus, i.e. house brand liquors, liquor, beer and wine that is available; has ability to describe beverage ingredients and preparation.
- Greets guests warmly and with a smile, proceeds with standard sales approach with suggestive selling and upselling; has thorough knowledge of food menu contents, daily specials and ability to describe menu items, preparation, and ingredients to guests.
- Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests prepared per provided recipes.
- Stocks glassware and ice; prepare mixes and garnishes.
- Manages inventory and restocks supplies as needed.
- Follows all safety and sanitation procedures.
- Works in an organized, expedient manner, anticipates guests' needs; i.e. staging the table per guest orders, refills, etc. Clears dishes and tables as needed.
- Deliver all food and beverage items to guests with tray service in a timely manner, maximum of two items may be hand carried.
- Keeps stations and work areas clean.
- Performs all side work duties, works opening and closing duties as directed; helps where needed in restaurant.
- Handles cash and credit card transactions accurately.
- Follows and upholds established liquor laws and regulations as well as restaurant alcohol policies. Monitors guest alcohol consumption and intervenes as necessary.
- Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.
Other Job Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently, maintain a clean and neat appearance, maintain adequate attendance, and follow instructions.
- Ability to work with a P.O.S., handle and reconcile of cash banks.
- Ability to carry a serving tray as required.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends and some holidays.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.
- Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred
License & Certification
Education Degree
- High School/GED
Education Required
- No
Work Experience Related
- Must have at least one (1) year of Bartending experience, guest service experience and cash handling experience.
Other Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.
Physical Demands
- Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
Hazards
- Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls.
Work Environment
- Exposure to loud noise indoors.
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The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.
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The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.