<p class="text-node"><span><strong>Duties and responsibilities</strong></span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Greet customers and create a welcoming atmosphere.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Take orders and handle cash and card payments.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Serve drinks at the bar or at the table.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Keep the bar area clean and well stocked.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Give advice on drinks to suit customers' tastes.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Collect glasses and wash up.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Good knowledge of wine selection, wine service and beer service.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Operating blenders, coffee makers, ice cream makers, and other equipment.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Replenish beverages and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Washing glassware and bar utensils.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span>· Training new employees.</span></p><p class="text-node"><span> </span></p><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Technical Skills</strong></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Mixology & Recipes:</strong> Deep knowledge of spirits, wine varietals, beers, and the ability to confidently prepare classic cocktails.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Speed & Efficiency:</strong> The ability to free-pour accurately, utilize bar tools (shakers, jiggers, strainers), and maintain a fast pace during rushes.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Bar Management:</strong> Knowledge of inventory control, opening/closing duties and station restocking</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Soft Skills & Physical Requirements</strong></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Customer Service & Charisma:</strong> Exceptional ability to engage with patrons, provide recommendations, and handle difficult or inebriated customers smoothly.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Multitasking & Composure:</strong> The capacity to work effectively under high pressure and multitask (e.g., serving guests, making drinks, and handling payments simultaneously).</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Stamina:</strong> Standing for long shifts, lifting heavy boxes, and working late-night, weekend, or holiday hours.</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Other Skills and qualifications</strong></span></p><p class="text-node"><span> </span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span>Outstanding customer service skills</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span>Written and verbal communication skills</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span>Basic math skills</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span>Mixology or the ability to make traditional cocktails and create new ones</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span>Have sound knowledge of spirits, beers, wine, cocktails and coffee</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span>Should have excellent communication skills</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span>Be courteous, professional and provide efficient service</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span><strong>Experience requirements</strong></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span>At least a year of bartending experience or experience as a bar waiter/waitress, Host or Hostess in a well-established venue and/or restaurant</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"></p>
