Job Summary
Join our hospitality team as a Bartender, where your energy and passion for craft beverages will create memorable experiences for our guests. In this dynamic role, you will craft a wide variety of cocktails, serve beverages with precision, and provide exceptional customer service in a lively, fast-paced environment. Your expertise in beverage preparation, wine knowledge, and bar management will be essential to elevating our bar offerings and ensuring every guest leaves satisfied. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills while working in a welcoming setting that values enthusiasm and professionalism and includes an hourly wage plus cash tips. There is opportunity to advance in further front of the house duties and compensation for the experienced and well qualified candidate. Our restaurant is a Greek and Italian style pizzeria, with baked pasta, appetizer and sandwich offerings housed in a historic former Carnegie Library located in downtown Eldora, Iowa.
Duties
- Prepare and serve a diverse selection of cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences
- Manage the bar area efficiently using our Touch Bistro POS system to process orders accurately and handle cash transactions with precision
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with food safety and food handling standards at all times
- Engage with guests proactively to enhance their experience through friendly service, beverage recommendations, and personalized attention
- Develop new beverage recipes and refine existing ones to keep our offerings fresh and exciting
- Monitor inventory levels regularly, restock supplies as needed, and assist with beverage recipe development to optimize bar operations
- Collaborate with kitchen staff during banquet events to ensure seamless service delivery in food and beverage offerings
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a bartender in a full service restaurant setting, with strong cocktail experience and beverage recipe development skills
- Knowledge of POS systems such as Touch Bistro or similar system for efficient order processing and cash handling
- Demonstrated expertise in wine knowledge, craft cocktails, and food safety standards
- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple orders swiftly while maintaining quality service
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to engage guests warmly and professionally
- Experience in bar management or supervising serving staff is a plus
- Basic math skills for retail math, cash handling, and food industry calculations; familiarity with banquet or catering service is advantageous
Join us as a vital part of our team where your enthusiasm for hospitality meets your skillful beverage craftsmanship! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth in the food industry by fostering a lively environment that celebrates excellence in service and innovation.
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
