Job Description

Job Location: Monkey Bar on Nine - Dallas, TX 75207
Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Summary of Bartender Position:
The Bartender provides prompt, friendly service while accurately preparing high quality alcoholic beverages and providing attentive food and drink service to guests.
Licensing Requirements:
- Valid Food Handlers Certification
- Valid Alcohol Service Certification
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Take beverage/food orders from guests and beverage orders from servers
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes
- Learns the names and personally recognize our regular guest
- Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system
- Conduct age verification for alcoholic service following ABC requirements and Company procedures at all times
- Manage guest liquor consumption effectively and in accordance with ABC requirements and Company procedures
- Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change (if applicable).
- Wash and sterilize glassware.  Prepare drink garnishments.
- Maintains bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages
- Clear and reset tables in bar area
- Present drink/food menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages/food
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
- Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar
- Answer phone and provide superior guest service
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to restaurant manager
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of standard drink recipes and beverage preparation
- Basic understanding of bar operations, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Ability to prepare beverages quickly and consistently
- Ability to maintain clean and organized bar area
- Must maintain a professional appearance and a positive, team oriented attitude
- Proficiency in basic math, with the ability to accurately handle cash, credit card, and other payment transactions while operating a point of sale (POS) system

Qualifications

Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
Expected to keep work location a safe and healthy work environment. Utilize basic safety measures to keep the work environment safe. Report any safety concerns to your supervisor. Where safety rules or best practices require that protective clothing/glove/shoes/equipment to be worn, or apparatus utilized, employees must wear clothing /gloves, shoes and equipment and use the apparatus.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the duration of the shift
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Exposure to varying temperatures, hot (kitchen) and cold (walk ins)
What We Offer:
- We interview on the Spot
- Flexible Schedules, Full time or Part time
- Competitive Pay & Annual Reviews with Merit Increase Potential
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Vacation
- Health Insurance
- Free Company provided Shirts or Chef Coats
- Paid Training
- Free Employee Meal during work
- Generous Dining Discounts at Company Owned Restaurants
- Annual Employee Appreciation Event
- Career Development
- Fast track career path opportunities into Management
- Fun place to work with exceptional & diverse Team Members
- An amazing company culture of Familia and Respect
- Discounts on items like Theme Parks, Movie Theaters, Live Shows, etc.
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
M Crowd Restaurant Group is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer. Candidates are considered for employment with M Crowd Restaurant Group without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law