Bartender Job along Thika Road, Nairobi

Oct 15, 2016

Bartender
 

Bartender Job Purpose

• Offering quick, efficient and friendly patronage to the customers at the bars


• Preparing beverage orders received from the restaurants.


• He should have a wide scope of beverage knowledge and be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers’ needs and expectations.


• His role is to stay guest focused and provide an excellent guest drinking experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcoming, acknowledging and greeting guests who come to the bar.


• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.


• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks


• Engaging the guests in conversation


• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations as well as up-sell food and beverages to guests.


• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age


• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages


• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails


• Creating beverage lists, menus and drink promotions in close collaboration with the F&B Supervisor


• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies


• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.


• Comply with all safety and health policies when handling food and beverages.


• Follows correct sequence of service outlined in the F&B Standard Operating Manual.


• Clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment, bars, work areas, tables and guest lounge areas.


• Clear tables and counters once service is completed and cleans up any spillages thereof.


• Monitoring the intake of alcohol by guests, and prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those who are intoxicated.


• Issue sales receipts & receive guest cash bill payments and ensure correct change is issued back.


• Reports all spoilages and breakages to the F&B Supervisor for proper recording.


• Prepare a daily collection summary report and submission of all collections to the cashiers desk at end of shift


• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working experience as a bartender and waiter


• Excellent knowledge of and serving drinks


• Knowledge of alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, in-mixing, garnishing and  food pairings


• Computer literacy


• Must be a team player.


• Must present a cheerful, outgoing, positive manner with excellent customer service skills.


• Good communication skills, fluent in English & Swahili


• Ability to lift heavy trays filled with glassware/food.


• Basic math skills.


• Great attention to detail.


• Honesty and integrity


• Able to work under pressure & take initiative in a fast paced environment


• Must be punctual, dependable and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Must have a neat appearance and be well groomed


• Responds in a positive manner with alternative solutions when a client’s initial request is not possible.


• Shows initiative and takes action with an appropriate level of independence

Interested person should sent their application and CV to hr@indepthinvestment.co.ke clearly indicating the position and desired salary NOT later than Friday 21st October 2016