Bartender

Position Purpose:
The Bartender plays a key role in providing drink service to bar and dining room guests, with a focus on creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere while ensuring a safe and responsible environment for everyone.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Serve wine, beer, liquor and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests
Memorize drink recipes and prepare a varied menu of mixed drinks for guests
Serve snack or food items to guests seated at bar area
Receive and prepare drink orders from guests or servers
Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with repeat guests
Check identification for guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcoholic drinks
Remain aware of guest alcohol limits and level of orderliness at the bar per TIPS training
Cut fruit for specialty drinks
Stock bar with adequate amounts of wine, beer, liquor and other beverages
Stock other bar related supplies, as needed
Assist in the development of beverage menus
Organize and oversee the day-to-day operations in the bar area.
Present checks, collect payment and cash out each guest correctly with transaction receipts
Complete and check cash-out at the end of shift
Clean glasses, utensils and bar equipment
Mop and scrub floors, sinks, coolers and counters at the end of each shift
Complete all side work and daily cleaning tasks
Adhere to other cleaning duties required at end of shift
Attend all mandatory training and meetings
Maintain a courteous and welcoming demeanor towards all guests and employees.
Maintain professional demeanor and adhere to proper dress policy, as defined in the IOA handbook
Follow guidelines and expectations as stated in the employee handbook
Report all issues in the dining area to restaurant management team
Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
Previous bartending experience
Ability to maintain neat, professional, and clean appearance
High level of professionalism and passion for the industry
Ability to work while standing for long periods of time
Ability to work in a team environment with servers, bartenders, chefs and other Inns of Aurora employees
Ability to adhere to proper food regulation standard and health and safety standards
Ability to maintain calm and collected demeanor under stressful and fast-paced working conditions
Flexibility with guests and hourly schedules
PREFERENCES
Local wine, food and fine-dining knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety procedures
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
TIPS certification; will train as needed
Benefits
We are proud to offer outstanding benefits to all of our employees.
Full-time employees, those working 30 hours per week or more on average, are offered competitive medical and dental benefits, as well as generous paid time off packages.
Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K program and supplementary benefits.
We are particularly proud to offer all of our employees a highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties.