07/05/2021
Munchie Grill Inc is looking for an experienced bartender who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The bartender will be responsible for serving drinks at the bar at the private event and preparing drinks for waiters serving in the private event. At the end of each shift, the bartender is responsible for checking alcohol inventory and cleaning the bar area. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and an ability to remain calm under pressure are a must.
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What does a bartender do?
A bartender is a customer service professional who makes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in event venues, and other locations. While preparing and serving drinks, bartenders engage in conversation with customers, learn customer drink preferences and monitor customer behavior to prevent excessive drinking. Additional responsibilities include:
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Maintaining a clean workspace
Entertaining guests
Continuously re-stocking all necessary bar items
Checking identification of patrons consuming alcoholic beverages
Following all requirements of the establishment and local health department
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Certifications
TABC is required to be a mobile bartender.
Bartending license
This certification is often referred to as an Alcohol Seller or Server certification. A bartending license focuses on the responsible serving of alcohol and includes both state liquor laws and guidance for protecting an establishment from alcohol-related liabilities. You can earn this by completing a three-hour online course and passing an exam. Although there might be some variation between states, the certification is generally valid for three years.
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Skills
Being an effective bartender requires a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. Considering customer tips make up a substantial portion of a bartender’s salary, bartenders need to refine and improve their skills. Some of the most essential skills for a bartender to have include:
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Communication: Being an effective communicator who speaks clearly and listens well is critical. Strong communication skills help you understand what your customers want and answer questions they may have.
Interpersonal skills: A friendly personality that engages customers in conversation is a very valuable skill. It helps you pass the time, learn about customers, and ensures customers enjoy their experience and want to come back again.
Good memory: Whether it is the specific ingredients in each customer’s drink order or the list of which beers we have on the list, a strong memory is crucial for bartenders. Remembering the names and drink orders of regular customers also helps bartenders build relationships.
Multitasking. Besides taking orders and serving drinks, bartenders clean and stock the bar throughout a shift and make sure customers are drinking responsibly. Being able to multitask helps bartenders complete these jobs efficiently and productively.
Free-pouring, the technique of pouring directly into a glass without a measuring device, is a critical technical skill for bartenders. Over-pouring can cause spilled drinks or loss of product during the event while under-pouring can result in a dissatisfied customer.
