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  • ID
    #52730173
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    New York
  • Date
    2024-10-19
  • Deadline
    2024-12-18

Bartender duties and responsibilities

A bartender is responsible for the cleanliness and stock of the bar, ensuring there are clean glasses, plenty of garnishes prepared and that everything is tidy. bartenders also must interact with customers, verifying they are old enough to be served alcohol, and building relationships with guests and customers.

From a business aspect, bartenders must be trusted with measuring the appropriate amounts of liquor for different recipes, making recommendations for customers, opening and maintaining tabs for customers for the night or longer-term and tracking cash sales and tips.

In summary, a bartender must:

Verify the customers’ ages

Mix traditional and creative cocktails

Process payment

Clean glasses and bar utensils

Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences

Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits

Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift

Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere

Skills and qualifications include:

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails

Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings

Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness

Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and be responsive

Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol

Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments

Physical ability to stand or walk for 8 hours daily

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