Bartender
Job Type: Part-time
Company Introduction:
Chef Jeffeary Miskiri is Founder & Owner of a unique collective of Black, family and woman-owned products and restaurants in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area with a proven commitment of excellence to the communities they serve. We are a hospitality group of eight different restaurants.
The Miskiri Hospitality group is looking for team members that will deliver plus one service to our guests!
Job Description:
Reports to work as indicated on the work schedule and in the correct uniform. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.
Correctly sets-up bar and completes all opening/side work duties to include cleaning, stocking, checking and achieving par levels, making bulk recipes and preparing all items for the bar.
Orders, requisitions and stocks all liquor, beverage and other bar supplies according to procedures established in the restaurant.
Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and dining room guests while adhering to all MHG specifications, recipes and procedures.
Greets all bar Guests immediately, makes beverage suggestions and answers questions regarding food and beverage service.
Takes, records and rings all food and beverage items ordered by bar guests. Prepares beverages for the service staff only upon receipt of a computer beverage ticket.
Observes bar Guests to ensure satisfaction with food, beverages and service; immediately recognizes and responds to any Guest's needs and/or requests.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar counter, back bar, bar work areas, shelving and storage areas up to MHG standards.
Adheres to and complies with all state/local liquor laws and MHG policies regarding the service of alcoholic beverages.
Communicates to the Manager-on-Duty any and all situations where a Guest may express concern or dissatisfaction with any aspect of the dining experience.
Maintains and enforces seating areas as dictated by municipality and social distancing norms.
Correctly presents the Guest check and processes payment for all food and beverages sold.
Performs the cashiering function for the service staff and restaurant.
Supports Take Out and Delivery orders as needed.
Takes, records and rings all food and beverage items ordered by Take Out Guests.
Receives Take Out orders from Food Runner kitchen staff, checks for accuracy, and addresses any inaccuracies.
Correctly presents the Take Out Guest check and processes payment for all food and beverages sold.
Addresses any Take Out Guest complaints.
Follows all national, state, and local safety, health, and sanitation guidelines as specified by the restaurant.
Supports other Front-of-House positions as needed, providing a seamless Guest experience to all Guests.
Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures, as stated in the
MHG Employee Training Packet - Bartender.
Additional duties as assigned.
Competencies/Personal Characteristics
Demonstrates a Guest first mindset, placing a high priority on the Guest experience
Interacts regularly with Guests, demonstrating a genuine interest in Guests, and ensuring a superior dining experience for all Guests
Job Requirements
Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and service
Extensive wine knowledge
Excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic
Ability to operate point-of-sale systems
Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism
Handle stress associated with responding to/solving problems
Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time, at least 8 hours, and traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly
Ability to read, speak and understand communication in English
Must be able to lift, handle and carry (e.g. beverage items, supplies, glass racks, small wares and equipment) at a minimum of 50 pounds
Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis
Must be able to taste, be able to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity for all food and beverage products
Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively
Must be able to continuously use fingers (e.g. to bilaterally operate point-of-sale equipment, prepare and serve food/beverage items)
Work Environment
Work is performed in a restaurant
Position involves work on afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required
Must be able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust and smoke
Temperature extremes range from working near 1800-degree Fahrenheit to working in a walk-in freezer of -10 degree Fahrenheit
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $150.00 - $700.00 per day
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Laurel, MD 20707: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
