Gator’s Dockside Melbourne is looking for an enthusiastic bartender to provide an excellent guest drinking experience. A bartender is responsible for providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons while satisfying their beverage needs. An understanding of mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits is an integral part of the job.
Taking beverage orders from customers and wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail is vitally key to the success of the restaurant.
Bartender Responsibilities:
Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant guests
Interact with customers, take orders, and serve drinks
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
Check guests' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
Comply with all food and beverage regulations
Bartender Requirements:
Proven working experience as a bartender
Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
Experience providing excellent customer service in a rapid-paced setting
A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with bussers, cooks, and other staff members
Able to perform high-quality work while unsupervised
Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system