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Guests, Kitchen Staff, F&B Staff Hopleaf Bar is hiring

PART TIME WEEKEND

bartenders! Hopleaf bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Hopleaf's standards. Bartenders are also responsible for providing friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all our guests.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have 2 years of Bartending experience in a systems-based, full-service, high-volume restaurant/bar setting
• High level knowledge of beer, spirits, wine and food.
• Understanding of classes of alcohol, different glasses, brand names and garnishes
• Working knowledge of bar equipment
• Numeracy and cash-handling skills
• Able to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods
• Be able to reach and bend and frequently lift up to 30 pounds
• Utilizes clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Works as a team member
• Can work with a high energy level in a fast-paced working environment
• Demonstrates reliability, honesty and integrity
• Able to effectively communicate in English in both oral and written form

Responsibilities:

• Provide food and beverage service to all guests
• Complete understanding of all food and beverage items
• Check identification of customers to verify they are of legal drinking age
• Take orders from serving staff or directly from customers
• Understanding of POS systems and item entry
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in accordance with standard recipes
• TAM and ACT Certified and guidelines followed to ensure no guests are over served
• Process transactions using the POS system, prepare checks for customers, and process customer payments
• Ensure clean glasses, bar equipment and working areas
• Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies
• Monitor inventory, and restock bar inventory Preferred
• Minimum 2 years bartending experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants
• Certification from BarSmarts, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified beer server or any other professional beverage certifications preferred