Bartender

A **Bartender** plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, providing excellent service, and ensuring that customers have a great experience at a bar, restaurant, or other hospitality establishment.

1. **Customer Service**:

- Greet customers warmly and make them feel welcome.
- Take drink orders from customers and suggest drinks based on their preferences.
- Provide personalized recommendations, such as specialty cocktails, wines, or craft beers.
- Serve drinks in a timely manner, ensuring high service standards are met.

2. **Preparing and Mixing Drinks**:

- Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes or customer requests.
- Ensure drinks are prepared with the right ingredients, quantities, and presentation.
- Handle the preparation of complex cocktails and signature drinks with precision.

3. **Inventory and Stock Management**:

- Keep track of stock levels for alcohol, mixers, glassware, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Notify management of any inventory shortages or low stock levels.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including restocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
- Ensure all liquor bottles and other items are properly stored.

4. **Cash Handling and Payments**:

- Take payments for drinks and food orders, process credit card transactions, and give correct change.
- Maintain a cash register or POS system, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Handle tips professionally and share them with other staff members as required.

5. **Health and Safety Compliance**:

- Ensure all drinks are served responsibly and in accordance with alcohol laws and regulations.
- Check the identification of customers to ensure they are of legal drinking age.
- Follow safety protocols to avoid over-serving customers, and be aware of signs of intoxication.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by cleaning the bar area, utensils, and glassware regularly.

6. **Creating a Welcoming Environment**:

- Provide an inviting atmosphere by engaging with customers, creating a positive ambiance, and responding to customer feedback.
- Build rapport with regular customers and offer personalized service.
- Create and maintain an energetic and friendly vibe that encourages customers to return.

7. **Bar Maintenance**:

- Ensure the bar area is clean, organized, and well-stocked before, during, and after shifts.
- Clean glasses, shakers, bar tools, and the bar counter regularly.
- Empty trash and recycle bins as needed, maintaining a tidy and professional environment.

8. **Collaborating with Other Staff**:

- Work alongside servers, kitchen staff, and other bartenders to ensure efficient service during busy hours.
- Communicate effectively with the team, ensuring that guest orders are handled smoothly.
- Assist other staff in clearing tables or handling customer requests when necessary.

9. **Event Support**:

- Assist in preparing the bar for special events, parties, or functions, including setting up and cleaning afterward.
- Ensure that the bar is fully stocked and organized to handle high volumes of orders during events.

10. **Upselling and Promotion**:

- Upsell higher-margin drinks, premium liquors, or specials to increase revenue.
- Inform customers of any drink specials, happy hours, or promotions offered by the establishment.
- Suggest drink pairings with food if the establishment offers a menu.

11. **Problem Resolution**:

- Handle customer complaints or issues professionally, ensuring guests have a positive experience.
- Remain calm under pressure, especially during busy or stressful periods.
- Address any incidents (e.g., conflicts between guests or unruly behavior) and escalate to management when necessary.

12. **Record-Keeping**:

- Keep track of drink sales, inventory usage, and bar supplies.
- Report any damage or issues with bar equipment to management.

Being a bartender requires a combination of excellent interpersonal skills, a good understanding of drink preparation, and the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A successful bartender creates a memorable experience for guests by providing great service, high-quality drinks, and a friendly atmosphere.

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Rotational shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person