Bartender

Company: TGI Fridays Casual Dining Restaurant Bar
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

A TGI Fridays Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests of the bar and service bar following standard recipes and the company's policies; merchandises drinks; and is attentive to guests, making them feel welcome, at all times.

Specific responsibilities of the Bartender include:

-Maintains a warm, welcoming, "Corner Bar" atmosphere.
-IDs all guests ordering alcoholic beverages who appear to be 40 years old or younger.
-Properly and promptly prepare, garnish, and serve drinks to guests.
-Engages with guests by making drinks in front of the guest using working flair.
-Knows the menu and how to read each guest to make appropriate beverage and food recommendations.
-Upsells guests on food or drink items when appropriate.
-Keeps a clean, organized bar area.
-Accurately rings up all orders in the POS system while maintaining ability to socialize with guests.
-Follows all relevant brand standards for service.
-Builds guests count by promoting specials and building a regular clientele.
-Strictly adheres to responsible alcohol service standards and is able to successfully "slow down a guest" or cut off an intoxicated guest when necessary.

Requirements

A TGI Fridays Bartender must be able to mix drinks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

Additional specific requirements for the Bartender include:

-Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in company approved dress code at all times
-Must follow standards of Responsible Service of Alcohol
-Must meet local jurisdiction requirements, including but not limited to obtaining required certifications
-Must be able to operate P.O.S. system , make change correctly and make credit card transactions
-Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a Manager
-Must be able to pass initial and annual validation
-Must be able to respond clearly to guests' requests
-Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise
-Must be able to frequently lift 30 lb. cases and carry short distances, up or down stairs
-Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir and wipe
-Must be able to frequently immerse hands in hot water (every 5 minutes)

DISCLAIMER: THIS CONTENT REPRESENTS THE ROLE OF A TGI FRIDAYS INC. EMPLOYEE. YOU ARE APPLYING TO A FRANCHISE LOCATION WHERE FRANCHISEES MAY INCLUDE DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ACTUAL REQUIREMENTS DURING THE INTERVIEW.

Minimum Age

21

Ability to Lift

30 lbs

Ability to Stand 6-8 Hours

Yes

Base Pay Rate Minimum

$15.00

Base Pay Rate Maximum

$20.00

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