Bar Waiter

As a bar waiter, bar waitress or cocktail server, there are several key duties and responsibilities that you will be expected to carry out. Firstly, you will be responsible for greeting customers and making them feel welcome in the bar area. This will involve taking their orders and serving drinks in a friendly and efficient manner.

In addition to this, you will be responsible for keeping the bar area clean and tidy at all times. This will involve wiping down surfaces, cleaning glasses and ensuring that there is always a sufficient supply of ice, mixers and garnishes available.

Another key part of your role will be to keep track of customer tabs and ensure that they are settled in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for handling cash and making sure that all transactions are accurate and accounted for.

Overall, being a bar waiter, bar waitress or cocktail server requires a high level of customer service skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. With the right attitude and a willingness to learn, however, it can be a fun and rewarding role that offers plenty of opportunities for career progression

As a Bar waiter/waitress, you will ensure that all guests are served to the company standard in the Bar or Lounge areas. Ensure that the highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times within all food and beverage areas.

Additionally, you will serve and explain drinks, cocktails, and coffees to guests including ingredients, and discuss any allergy information. Take and deliver accurate drink orders to guests as per the hotel standards.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
- Taking beverage orders and serving them to guests promptly.
- Check guests for proper identification and serve alcoholic beverages to guests according to federal, state, local, and company laws and regulations.
- Always respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
- Mix and garnish beverages according to recipe and portion control standards.
- Should be fully aware of the bar and lounge menu along with their prices and any applicable taxes.
- Good knowledge of wine selection, wine service, and Beer service.
- Take guest beverage or food orders and input them into the point-of-sale system.
- Ensuring that the bar and lounge stations are fully stocked, clean, and tidy at all times.
- Establish rapport with guests to build loyal and satisfied customers.
- Ensure knowledge of menu and restaurant promotions and any special offers.
- Pick up food orders from the kitchen and communicate with the chef regarding any special preferences or allergies.
- Replenish beverages and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service.
- Able to up-sell all promotions available in the outlet.
- Ensure the serving station is well-stocked at all times.
- Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point-of-sale system.
- Should know basic cashiering procedures like handling money, processing credit and debit cards, making changes, and processing gift certificates, cards, and vouchers.
- Be responsible for billing/credit card/payment and collecting feedback from the guest.
- Clear tables and prepare for service by polishing cutlery, glassware crockery, etc.
- Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, and cleaning all equipment and areas.
- Return all equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turn off lights, lock doors, and complete bar closing checklist.
- Stock and maintain the bar with all the required supplies and inventory (eg: beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice cubes, etc.)
- Always take responsibility for ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Take ownership of guest requests and follow up on guests’ incidents.
- Attend daily briefings from management who will explain any special requirements for service.
- To ensure a very good relationship between the Bar, other F&B outlets, Kitchen, housekeeping, and front of the House.
- Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.
- Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned or as requested by Supervisors or managers.
- Have sound knowledge of spirits, beers, wine, cocktails, and coffee.
- Should have excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility to work longer hours as per business demand.
- Be courteous, and professional and provide efficient service.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹31,258.41 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly