Takami / Elevate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bartender

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Serving the guests with the drinks, food and experience they desire. Entertaining and creating a memorable experience for the guests that will bring them and their friends back. Maximizing the revenue generated from each guest.

Tasks included but not limited to:

• Mixing and serving drinks to specified recipes
• Maintaining appropriate pour cost and food service
• Maintaining a proficient level of tableside grace (i.e. gently placing drinks, being unobtrusive, and having a pleasant smile)
• Suggestive selling of the restaurant drinks and food
• Handling cash and other forms of payment efficiently and according to company guidelines.
• Operating the register system (POS) according to company guidelines
• Demonstrating responsible alcohol service and checking guests’ ID who appear to be under 30 years old
• Performing opening, closing, and side duties (setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning countertops, sweeping the floor; properly labeling, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the bar; stocking liquor, beer wine and glassware throughout the shift; properly sanitizing equipment, utensils and glassware)
• Communicating clearly and effectively in English with guests and co-workers

Requirements:

Skillset (Knowledge & Abilities)

• Knowledge of the bar products and how to mix and serve them
• Being able to regularly perform the essential functions of the job (bending and reaching; lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds; standing and moving around for up to 8+ hours per shift)
• Having adequate English language skills in order to communicate effectively with guests and co-workers
• Having adequate Arithmetic skills to reconcile guests’ checks

Work Habits & Attitudes:

• Arriving on time, dressed properly, and ready to work with a positive attitude
• Demonstrating a positive, friendly, and hospitable attitude toward guests and co-workers.
• Working well and remaining calm and composed under pressure
• Being organized, paying attention to detail, multitasking, and having a sense of urgency

Company Core Values & Policies:

• Providing excellent service to guests and generating happy customers (Identifying, attending, and responding to guests’ needs in a positive, courteous and timely manner; taking guests’ orders and answering questions politely and effectively; acting in the guests’ best interest without jeopardizing business needs)
• Being a supportive team player, working well within a team and demonstrating self-initiative3.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance at all times
• Respecting and following the company policies and procedures
• Following supervisors’ and peers’ directions well
• Maintaining a clean and safe restaurant according to health and safety codes
• Cost control and recycling whenever possible
• Promoting and maintaining the Takami’s style of operations, service, and core values (honesty, integrity, intelligence and modesty)