Location: Long Road Distillers – Grand Haven
Supervisor: Tasting Room Manager
Direct Reports: None
Compensation: Hourly + Tips
POSITION OVERVIEW
Long Road Distillers – Grand Haven is now hiring Bartenders to join our talented, energetic, and creative team for the busy summer season ahead.
We work hard, enjoy what we do, and take pride in our spirits and level of service.
We are dedicated to creating an exemplary experience for each and every customer, and need your help to accomplish that.
We are looking for a self-starter who will quickly amass an in-depth familiarity with Long Road’s spirits and signature cocktails, as well as the operations of our bar and dining area.
As the first line of service at Long Road, our bartenders and servers must be able to educate customers on our spirits, from the milling of the grain, all the way to the glass as part of a proper cocktail.
QUALIFICATIONS
Positive interpersonal skills required
Previous bartending experience required
Excellent verbal communication skills required
Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following detailed instructions
In-depth knowledge of craft spirits and cocktails desired
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities to include (but are not limited to):
Construct drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in accordance with LRD recipes and standards
Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests and from other service staff
Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Collect payment for drinks and food orders served and balance all receipts
Ensure that assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for serving guests prior to each shift and as needed
Serve snacks and food items to guests seated at bar as needed
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and food menu (when applicable) in order to answer questions or educate guests on LRD process and mission
Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, cleaning, and sanitizing as needed
Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards