Bartender-Stamford at Barcelona Wine Bar in Stamford, CT

Apply Description The Bartender must be friendly and outgoing and possess excellent communication skills in order to provide a spectacular experience for the bar guest. The individual personality of the Bartender should shine through in order to thrill restaurant guests. He/she must be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create innovative drinks in accordance with both the menu and needs/expectations of guests. Responsibilities Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages Interact with customers, take orders and serve food and drinks Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies Keep the bar organized, stocked and clean Check guests’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age Monitor and control alcohol consumption from our guests to ensure guest safety Communicate and attend to our guests in a timely manner Work with others in order to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to company standards Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience Comply with all food and beverage regulations Skills Basic mathematical skills- handle money and give proper change Basic reading skills Basic computer skills- POS handling Solid knowledge of beer, wine, and familiarization with cocktail recipes Strong communication skills Understanding of Barcelona's food and beverage specifications Comprehension of workplace safety procedures Working Conditions Be able to walk and stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift Be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, and carry Be able to remain stationary for parts of a scheduled shift Must be of legal age to serve liquor per state law Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required Pass TIPs/ABC Alcohol test with a score of 70% or better