Overview

The Bartender is mainly responsible for preparing beverages, serving and educating guests about our selection of meticulously crafted cocktails and wine menu. Communication with other FOH staff is essential to this role when preparing specialty drinks and providing food and beverage recommendations to ensure a seamless guest experience that is synonymous with Milos standards.

Primary roles and responsibilities

• Prepares and services beverages for servers and guests in an efficient and friendly manner

• Assists, supports and works with bartenders and waiters; undertakes any reasonable request made by a member of management

• Ensures consistent beverage preparation, presentation, and quality according to recipes

• Understands the operational set up and principle of the restaurant and bar

• Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas in accordance with health and safety regulations

• Maintains complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections available; ensures that bar is stocked to par levels

• Maintains complete knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes for each drink

• Executes opening and closing side duties as required

• Acknowledges, greets and serves guests who are seated at the bar (food and beverage)

• Accurately inputs orders into P.O.S system and ensures transmission of food orders

• Works as a liaison with bar staff and managers to assist with inventory management for the bar, supplies, etc

• Presents guest checks and adheres to all cash handling and credit policies/procedures when processing payments

• Reports all incidents or unusual situations to the supervisor on duty

• Extends courteous salutations upon guest departure and invite them to return

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a bartender in an upscale dining setting

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team, in a fast-paced environment

• Able to multi-task, is receptive to feedback and direction

• Knowledge of POS systems, an asset

• Experience with inventory management, an asset

Annual salary range: 125k - 150k