Bartender

At Bear Valley Resort we are looking to build our team with a group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Our goal is to enrich our organization with unique and self-motivated individuals that are ready to bring their independent thoughts, initiative and action to achieve a common goal of servicing and inspiring people that visit Bear Valley. We believe the key to our success in providing a signature experience is a dynamic, fun-loving, cohesive and collaborative team!

Job Overview

We are looking for professional, high-energy bartenders with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and beverages to our customers. Our bartenders greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.

Duties

• Setup bar area and seating area prior to opening.
• Check opening inventory, notes any shortages or changes.
• Greets customers in a courteous fashion, with world-class service in mind.
• Pour and dispenses alcoholic beverages to legal age guests.
• Record all sales by ringing exact amounts into register.
• Rotate and restock bar coolers with inventory from walk-in cooler.
• Change tap on empty kegs. Report any problems or leaks to MOS.
• Maintain security of all bar supplies and inventory.
• Maintain record of daily operations as required.
• Responsible for accurate cash turn in/deposit.
• Inform Manager or MOD, when new bottles of liquor or supplies are needed.
• Recognize levels of intoxication and prevents customers from becoming intoxicated. TIPS TRAINED.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Inform customers about current specials and practices, suggestive selling of food and beverage products.
• Restock bar supplies, such as dry goods, all glassware, all juices, sodas, and garnishes.
• Help maintain cleanliness of bar and restaurant areas and equipment, TV, mirrors, signs, tables, windows, chairs, floors, etc. Cleans all bar area surfaces regularly.
• Clean all surfaces during shift and at end of shift.
• Maintain and clean all liquor and draft beer control devices.
• Read orders from waiter/waitress then fill and direct wait staff when to serve in bar.
• Complete daily bottle beer reconciliation and liquor report, review any shortages and overages and records them for management review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Previous bartender experience.
• Passion for food service environment.
• Excellent verbal communications skills.
• Ability to think quickly and trouble shoot to resolve guest concerns.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• ABC alcohol certification.
• CA Food Handler certification.