Bartender -Seasonal

DESCRIPTION

The Valley Restaurant wishes to appoint a Seasonal Bartender to attend to customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Keep the bar consistently prepared for service, including ambiance and setup.
2. Welcome patrons in a polite and engaging manner.
3. Handle inventory and supply orders with Head of Department (HOD) approval to ensure adequate stock of bar and table supplies.
4. Understand wine theory and service practices.
5. Conduct daily wine and gin tastings if required.
6. Ensure the bar area is stocked with all necessary items, including beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce.
7. Maintain a tidy work area by managing trash, cleaning tables, washing glassware and utensils, mopping, sweeping, and performing deep cleaning on fridges.
8. Stay informed about food and beverage offerings to assist guests with queries and recommendations.
9. Monitor and manage beverage bar stock and mini bar inventory.
10. Perform daily opening and closing stock counts for the bar.
11. Provide daily updates on out-of-stock items to service staff and the manager on duty.
12. Ensure all service necessities are prepared, including gin trolley, garnishes, glassware, ice, wine, beverages, mixes, and other essentials.
13. Oversee the correct storage, handling, and inventory of delivered items and equipment.
14. Manage inventory to prevent any beverage items from reaching their expiry dates.
15. Work with waiters to ensure smooth operation of all areas.
16. Ensure menus are in good condition and kept up-to-date.
17. Manage the tasting room, glassware area, and all bar equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Genuinely enjoy interacting with people and a passion for food and outstanding service.
• Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail & ability to perform well under pressure.
• Enjoy multitasking, problem-solving and taking initiative with a smile.
• Positive high energy, professional attitude and an ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Effective communication skills to respectfully manage any challenging situations that might arise.
• Neat, honest & reliable.
• 2-3 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
• Fluent in English & self-driven and energetic.
• Good knowledge of service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Proven wine knowledge with relevant qualifications.
• Skilled in operating standard beverage service equipment safely and effectively.
• Physical capability to perform tasks such as walking up and down stairs.
• Adaptability to changing situations.
• Strong decision-making abilities & excellent customer service skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Competent in planning, problem-solving, and working as part of a team.

APPLICATION:

Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (in MS Word format), inclusive of contact and email information.
• A covering letter motivating the application.
• An indication of current and expected remuneration.
• Availability & contactable referees.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From R27.58 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Clean Criminal Record (Required)

Location:

• Wemmershoek, Western Cape (Required)