As our Bartender/Server, you will greet customers, learn about their preferences, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. To succeed in this position, you should have an engaging and friendly personality, be efficient, observant, and knowledgeable.
DUTIES
- Serve drinks to customer in a friendly and helpful manner and with a smile bearing reference to service policies and procedures.
- Communicate with colleagues/guests with regards to food/beverage orders.
- Has full knowledge of the menu offerings to the guests and up sells where possible.
- Be responsive and helpful with regard to off menu items such as classic cocktails and expand personal knowledge in this area as much as possible.
- Wash glassware and utensils as required and ensure items are correctly organized at all times.
- Ensure all products are served according to the hotel’s standards.
- Ensure the bar areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner at all times with regards to standards and hygiene.
- Keep track of wines, beers, liquors, and other supplies.
- Maintaining the product quality, by checking beer pipes, cordials, juices etc.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- High level of professionalism and excellent customer service skills
- Providing exceptional service with a smile
- Skilled in garnishing and serving meals and drinks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong numeracy and observation skills
- Good ability to multi-tasks and perform duties with a high level of accuracy
- Good ability to work in fast-paced work environment
- Extensive knowledge restaurant service.
- Good knowledge of operating a computer
- NVQ J Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Food and Beverage
- Three (3) CXC subjects including English Language
- One to three years experience as a server or waiter/waitress.
- Possess the capacity to stand for extended periods
- Be punctual and properly dressed in uniform and wearing name tag
- Flexibility to work on a shift systems including nights, weekends and public holidays