AC Benchmark Bartender $12/hr. at 108 - AC Bozeman – Bozeman, Montana

The Bartender is responsible for providing the highest quality of service to guests in an efficient and courteous manner. The Bartender will take food and beverage orders, retrieve and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and food orders to guests courteously and efficiently. They will collect payments and assist in keeping the area and equipment clean.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees with a smile.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menu.
• Mix and garnish beverages according to standards.
• Food prep according to standards as needed.
• Check guests for proper identification and serve alcoholic beverages to guests in accordance with federal, state, local and company laws and regulations.
• Stock and maintain the bar to include, but not limited to, beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.
• Cut, store and ensure product quality of all beverage-related perishables.
• Monitor cleanliness and proper sanitation of service bar, bar tables, stations and service areas.
• Inventory liquor food supplies and equipment weekly.
• Order or requisition supplies as needed.
• Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily. Receives dates and examines foodstuff s and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Quickly and accurately take guest orders.
• Accommodate any special requests made by a guest or offer appropriate alternatives.
• Ensure guests are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problem(s).
• Accurately prepare meal checks and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, making change and processing gift, cards room credits and vouchers.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field a PLUS.
• English fluency required
• Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service a PLUS
• Ability to input and access information in computers.
• Must be willing and have the ability to work evenings that may include weekends and holidays
• Full- and part-time positions available.
• Willing and able to stand/walk for entire shift if needed
• Possess basic reading, writing and math skills