Bartender

Position Description

Job title

Bartender

Reports to

Management Team

Classification

Non- Exempt, hourly pay plus tips

Job purpose

Tiny Boxwoods Productions has an industry-leading coffee program and growing wine program. Our Bartenders and Baristas care deeply about our culture and will provide a genuine sense of hospitality. They will exceed guests’ expectations by providing a friendly, authentic, and enthusiastic experience with perfect service.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities of being a Bartender/Barista include but are not limited to the following:

• Must learn and be knowledgeable of the food and beverage menus
• Prepare bar for service including but not limited to stocking, polishing glassware, surface cleaning
• Provide full service for all guests seated at the bar as assigned including but not limited to taking orders, timing courses, serving, and clearing
• Interact socially with guests in a polite and friendly manner
• Regularly use and maintain a restaurant-quality espresso machine; produce coffee drinks to the standards of Tiny Boxwoods Productions
• Proper wine service meeting industry standards
• Confidently and professionally sell food and beverage
• Use a Point of Sale (POS) computer system
• Handle and process guest payments in the form of cash or credit card
• Follow recipes and adhere to standards to maintain consistency
• Minimal food preparation to include the preparation of garnishes, lemonade, iced tea, and cocktails
• Serve alcohol responsibly and in adherence with all applicable laws and regulations
• Follow side work procedures, keeping the bar properly cleaned and organized from open to close
• Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner as needed
• Adhere to proper guidelines for taking to-go orders
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the position of Bartender/Barista.

Qualifications include:

• TABC Certified
• Texas Food Handlers’ certificate
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to memorize recipes and beverage lists
• Flexible availability in scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be passionate about food, coffee, wine, and spirits (applicable locations)
• Some wine knowledge preferred
• Some coffee knowledge preferred

Working conditions

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting behind a bar and may be working near co-workers. Hazards may include, but are not limited to cuts, minor burns, slipping and tripping.

Physical requirements

The incumbent is required to walk and stand for the entirety of shift, minimal lifting is required, up to 25 lbs. Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe. Frequent hand washing. Must be able to hear and talk.

Background Check Requirement: Employment with the Company is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check.