Bartender

Job Description

Hiring Immediately: Bartender!

Benefits:

BCBS health insurance & other options including dental

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Restaurant discounts

Opportunities for career growth

Created by Bill and Giuliana Rancic with RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman, RPM Italian offers modern Italian cuisine in an elegant yet urban atmosphere. Our menu is both sophisticated and unpretentious: from the simplicity of freshly prepared in-house pastas, like our signature Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro, to the textured flavors of whole wood-grilled Branzino, RPM Italian focuses on well-crafted and versatile interpretations of classic dishes.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

BCBS health insurance & other options including dental

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Restaurant discounts

Opportunities for career growth

Bartenders are responsible for preparing beverages for guests according to recipe, as well as serving food for guests that dine in the bar area. Assists with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed. A friendly, accommodating demeanor, as well as an ability to multitask, are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions

Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes and contracts

Stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies

Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends

Effectively service a full bar top, cocktail station, and dining room orders

Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip

Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders

Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs

Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile

Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy

Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers

Manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink

Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory

Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer

Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated

Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures

Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu

Use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests

Follow all steps of service

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Successfully complete alcohol awareness training

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Get along well with others and be a team player

Other duties will be assigned as needed