MARCUS SAMUELSSON RESTAURANT GROUP
Bartender - Marcus Live! Bar & Grille
MARCUS SAMUELSSON RESTAURANT GROUP, East Rutherford, New Jersey, us, 07073
Bartender
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide courteous, prompt service to our guests
Prepare beverage orders for bar and dining areas, adhering to signature recipes
Understand the steps of service and consistently execute them with efficiency and grace while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout the service
Be a menu expert, educating customers on our food & drinks menus, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders.
Seek opportunities to inform guests about additional offerings when applicable
Responsible for entering guest orders accurately into POS system (Toast)
Communicate guest requests, including dietary restrictions, to culinary staff
Ensure guests are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
Effective and timely communication to all FOH/BOH team members throughout the service
Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
Prepare all menu items to standard, serving quality beverages and dishes to our guests
Ensure excellent maintenance of the bar and dining room
Maintain a positive, outgoing demeanor during service, with guests and co-workers
Be safety-conscious to promote the safety of oneself, co-workers and guests at all times
Check that restaurant equipment, including brewing equipment, is operating properly and report any maintenance needs
Interact with genuine and patient hospitality when speaking to vendors and guests; cultivate relationships with regulars
Able to multitask and cover multiple FOH roles depending on the demands of the business, including but not limited to Barista, Cashier, Food Runner, Bar Support
Help food preparation staff when necessary.
Have a general understanding of Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards
Perform opening and closing duties
Maintain a positive, outgoing demeanor during service
Adhere to company policy and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Bartender Qualifications:
Possess a passion for hospitality, teamwork and exceeding guest expectations
Minimum 1-year serving experience in a high-volume restaurant operation
Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits
Prior related experience requiring cash handling, excellent customer service, service recovery and problem-solving skills\
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing the needs of guests
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers throughout the restaurant
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Must be punctual with scheduled shifts.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, and twisting. Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.