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The Local Table
Contemporary American Restaurant Bartender
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We are seeking an experienced, professional, and hospitality-driven Bartender to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wine, spirits, and proper fine-dining service standards. Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently.
- Provide warm, attentive, and professional guest service at the bar.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of spirits, wine, cocktails, ingredients, and menu offerings.
- Properly open, present, and serve wine according to restaurant standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
- Complete opening and closing duties, including bar setup, prep, restocking, cleaning, and inventory organization.
- Prepare garnishes, juices, syrups, and other cocktail ingredients.
- Enter all orders accurately into the POS system and follow proper payment procedures.
- Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible alcohol-service regulations.
- Communicate effectively with servers, management, and the kitchen to ensure smooth service.
- Assist with inventory control and notify management of low-stock or 86'd items.
- Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and reliability.
- Follow all restaurant sanitation, food-safety, and beverage-control policies. Qualifications
- Previous bartending experience; upscale or fine-dining experience preferred.
- Strong cocktail, wine, and spirits knowledge.
- Excellent communication and guest-service skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
- Must be dependable and work well as part of a team.
- Weekend and evening availability preferred.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform normal bar-related lifting and physical duties.