Bartender

** Bartender**

**Job Category****:** Tipped employee **Requisition Number****:** BARTE005279 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Get ready for the BEST JOB you ever had!

**What We Offer:** Flexible and predictable scheduling, competitive pay, significant Team Member discounts, competitive health and vacation benefits, an inclusive work environment committed to diversity, structured career development, and growth opportunities.

**What We Ask**: Come to work each shift with a great attitude and ready to contribute to the success of the team, be willing to learn from your Coach how to excel at your job, and work with us to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and is able to experience the *Sizzle* that is the Ruths Chris experience.

We are looking forward to talking with you.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** (Key Tasks and Responsibilities)

- Reports to work as indicated on the work schedule and in the correct uniform. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.

- Correctly sets-up bar and completes all opening/sidework duties to include: cleaning, stocking, checking and achieving par levels, making bulk recipes and preparing all items for the bar.

- Orders, requisitions and stocks all liquor, beverage and other bar supplies according to procedures established in the restaurant.

- Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and dining room guests while adhering to all RCSH specifications, recipes and procedures.

- Greets all bar guests immediately, makes suggestions and answers questions regarding food, beverages and service. Practices salesmanship to enhance the dining experience. Uses guests names regularly throughout the beverage service.

- Takes, records and rings all food and beverage items ordered by bar guests. Prepares beverages for the service staff only upon receipt of a computer beverage ticket.

- Observes bar guests to ensure that guests are satisfied with food, beverages and service; immediately recognizes and responds to any guests needs and/or requests.

- Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar counter, back bar, bar work areas, shelving and storage areas up to RCSH standards.

- Adheres to and complies with all state/local liquor laws and RCSH policies regarding the service of alcoholic beverages.

- Practices teamwork by assisting fellow employees whenever possible, to enhance our guests dining experience.

- Communicates to the Manager On Duty any and all situations where a guest may express concern or dissatisfaction with any aspect of the dining experience.

- Correctly presents the guest check and processes payment for all food and beverages sold.

- Performs the cashiering function for the service staff and restaurant.

- Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures, as stated in the RCSH Employee Training Packet Bartender.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)

- Must be able to lift, handle and carry beverage items, supplies, glass racks, smallwares and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to obtain and store food, beverage items, smallwares and service equipment.

- Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to four hours in length.

- Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees and guests.

- Must be able to continuously use fingers to bilaterally operate point-of-sale equipment, prepare and serve food/beverage items.

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