Bartender at Metz Culinary Management – Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Description: You know the legend you're living up to. This place was born to be the best bar in town. That all depends on you. Technically, A TGI Fridays Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests of the bar and service bar, following standard recipes and the company's policies; merchandises drinks; and is attentive to guests, making them feel welcome, at all times. Not so technically, you're the epicenter of every celebration.

Specific responsibilities of the Bartender include:

• Maintains a warm, welcoming, “Corner Bar” atmosphere
• Smile. It's easy. People love it when you do
• IDs all guests ordering alcoholic beverages who appear to be 40 years old or younger
• Properly and promptly prepare, garnish, and serve drinks to guests
• Engages with guests by making drinks in front of the guest using working flair
• Knows the menu and how to read each guest to make appropriate beverage and food recommendations
• Upsells guests on food or drink items when appropriate
• Keeps a clean, organized bar area
• Accurately rings up all orders in the POS system while maintaining ability to socialize with guests
• Follows all relevant brand standards for service
• You get to throw parties all the time. Build guest count by promoting specials and building a regular clientele
• Strictly adheres to responsible alcohol service standards and is able to successfully “slow down a guest” or cut off an intoxicated guest when necessary

Requirements

A TGI Fridays Bartender must be able to mix drinks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, high volume environment, while maintaining a celebratory atmosphere and making guests feel valued.

Additional specific requirements for the Bartender include:

• Must be dressed neatly and well-groomed in company approved dress code at all times
• Must follow standards of Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Must meet local jurisdiction requirements, including but not limited to obtaining required certifications
• Must be able to operate P.O.S. system, make change correctly and make credit card transactions
• Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a Manager
• Must be able to pass initial and annual validation
• Must be able to respond clearly to guests' requests
• Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise
• Must be able to frequently lift 30 lb. cases and carry short distances, up or down stairs
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir and wipe.
• Must be able to frequently immerse hands in hot water (every 5 minutes)
• Minimum Age 21
• Ability to Lift 30 lbs
• Ability to Stand 6-8 Hours

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