BEERTENDER
Beertender Job Description
Beertenders are the face of the company.
As a Beertender here at Thistle Draftshop, we encourage you to interact with
guests and make them “feel at home”. Educate our guests about our
culture, products and events. Thistle Draftshop serves the best craft beer
available paired with upscale gastro-pub cuisine, and now craft coffee. We
build trust in the community, serve and educate beer enthusiasts and
curious about the artistic value of craft beers and the fine arts of the craft
brewing industry, craft food and coffee.
Beertender Duties Beginning of Shift
Refer to daily check list
● Set up cash drawers by counting and setting till in POS system
● Stock bar and condiment area with plates, napkins, utensils,
appropriate condiments and water
● Stock glasses, coasters, napkins (fold napkins when necessary)
● Check all counters and floors for clean presentation
● Check restrooms - Stock toilet paper and tri fold towels, refill soaps,
empty full trash cans, ensure toilets are clean
● Turn on lights and open sign
● Organize and face all inventory in coolers
● Familiarize yourself with new beers on tap
Beertender Duties During Hours of Operation
● Engage with guests, help them “feel at home”● Answer questions and educate guests about Thistle
Draftshop, our beers, food, coffee and events
● Educate guests on how to sample beer. (Color, Clarity,
carbonation, head retention, aroma, mouthfeel/body,
flavors, finish)
● Complete checklists and other paperwork involved to day-to-day
operations
● Ensure the bar and bar area, counters, sinks, utensils,
coolers, shelving and storage areas are clean and comply
with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and
health standards at all times.
● Report all equipment problems, bar maintenance issues,
violations or substandard practices to managers immediately
upon encountering a problem.
● Minimize waste by ensuring all sales go through POS system
properly and the draft system are operating optimally
● Collect payment resources for all sales upon first order
(swipe cards)
● Ensure your TABC Certificate is up to date and follow alcohol
awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with
intoxicated guests.
● Stay informed of policies and procedures and current
developments in local, state, and federal laws applicable to
the service of alcohol, safe food handling, health standards.
● Monitor stations and restock napkins, utensils and condiments
● Wash and restock glassware
● Pre-Bus Bar area of dirty plates/glasses. Ensure all surface areas
(tables/bar) are clean and sanitized and free of all debris
● Spot sweep floors if necessaryBEERTENDER
● Check lounge area and clean surfaces/spot sweep/mop if necessary
● Ensure all glass doors (package cooler/front doors) are clean at all
times
● Organize and face all inventory in coolers
● You are encouraged to check on guest tables, refill drink orders and
food orders
Beertender Duties After Closing
Refer to daily check list
● Enter tips from sales
● Count cash and complete closing procedure for POS system
● Wipe down tables, bar tops, sanitize taps and drains. Spray taps with
sanitizing spray and close taps with faucet caps/brushes
● Wipe down menus
● Empty trash
● Clean and polish glassware
● Organize and face all inventory in coolers
● Assist in sweeping/mopping
● Restock napkins, utensils and condiments
● Turn off operating lights, leave overhead lights on for overnight
● Make sure AC/Heating thermostat is NOT ON HOLD and is set for
proper temperature
● Lock all doors, including roll ups. Ensure building is secure before
leaving
ALWAYS CLOSE TO OPEN!
Leave the building ready for the next shift
Pay: $21.29 - $25.64 per hour
Work Location: In person
