Bartender

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparing bar areas for guest service and use.
- Ensuring that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for Mixing beverages and serving guests.
- Preparing bar for service: adequate supplies of glassware, drinks, bottles, garnishes; fonts and post-mix inspected and fully operational & POS is operational
- Maintain bar atmospherics according to venue guidelines - lighting, music, displays,Greeting, serving, and farewelling guests in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Serving guests beverages in accordance with venue guest service guidelines and policies.
- Mixing drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages according to drink recipes guidelines.
- Taking orders and serving lite meals to guests at Bar tables
- Assisting guests with suggestions for choosing drinks and food.
- Practicing Responsible Service of Alcohol policies at all times, including checking identifications, and determining guests’ drinking capacity, safety, and safe departure.
- Performing payment settlement and operating the cash register ensuring a high level of accuracy.
- Handling complaints according to guidelines.
- Knowing the venue’s story and being able to use that to enhance guests’ experience and satisfaction.
- Washing and polishing glassware, bar equipment and bar area.
- Maintaining bar stock and inventory according to stock levels and advise on re-ordering.
- Maintaining equipment and advising on repairs or improvements needed for greater efficiency.
- Maintaining safety and cleanliness of bar and surrounding areas.
- Maintaining a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, keeping floors dry, etc. as required.
- Creating a harmonious environment amongst all venue staff.

**Requirements: Qualifications, skillset & experience**
- Must have at least 3 year bartending experience required in a similar or larger property.
- Extensive beverage and wine knowledge and creativity.
- Knowledge of local attractions, produce and wines.
- Experience in handling Point of sale (POS) terminals and Stock & Inventory management software.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to work shifts.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A creative and innovative thinker with a desire to exceed guest expectations at all times.
- Flexible and willing to ‘go the extra mile’.

**Salary**: R8,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Bartending: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Somerset West, Western Cape (required)