Bartender - Sports & Social Cary

Sports & Social Cary is a one-of-a-kind sports bar and social lounge located in downtown Cary. The location will have plenty of TV screens for fans to watch games, outfitted with state-of-the-art AV technology, the space will boast an impressive LED display showing multiple games and sporting events at once. Sports & Social will offer guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails, live music and special events several days a week, as well as a wide variety of interactive social games for everyone to enjoy.

Bartender Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.

• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.

• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.

• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.

• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.

• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.

• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.

• Complete all side work as assigned.

• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.

• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.

• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.

• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.

• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.

• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.

• Formal bartending training preferred.

• Must meet state legal age requirements.

• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.

• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.

• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).

• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.

• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.

• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.