Bartender at Dream Los Angeles The Grill

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers.  Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests. 

Provides professional and exceptional service. 

Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items. 

Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices. 

Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest. 

Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures. 

Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable). 

Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue. 

Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained. 

Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player. 

Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company. 

Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards. 

Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 

Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures. 

Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs. 

Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:  

Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris 

Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required 

Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs 

Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies  

Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed 

Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures 

Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management. 

Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings. 

Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings. 

Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example. 

Portrays a positive and professional attitude. 

Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments. 

Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. 

Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

1-2 years of professional beverage experience. 

Previous bartending experience. 

Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge. 

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE  

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

Ability to write and verbally communicate 

Must have good positive energy throughout the day 

Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read 

Must be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time 

Must be able to move quickly  

Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs. 

Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume 

May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 

Exposure to cleaning materials 

Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. 

May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 

Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment 

Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards 

Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner 

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment 

DISCLAIMER: This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As a team member, you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any team member may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice