Hybrid Bartender bei Howells kitchen & bar

Description

Howell's Kitchen and Bar is looking for Experienced Bartenders! 

Welcome to our vibrant American tavern in the Underhills Neighborhood of Atlanta, where we offer exciting modern twists on the classic fare you adore. Our dedication to craftsmanship and exceptional service creates an inviting atmosphere—perfect for delicious food, handcrafted drinks, bocce ball, and relaxing on our spacious patio!

We seek a dedicated and proactive team member who embodies a strong work ethic and invaluable qualities—someone who is helpful, kind, engaging, and truly guest-focused. A solid understanding of beer, liquor, wine, and cocktails is crucial, and we prefer candidates with at least two years of experience in a high-volume serving environment.

At Howells, we believe in hard work and supporting each other while prioritizing the care of our guests. Our mission is to create a fun, safe environment that delivers a remarkable dining experience to everyone. If you’re looking for a rewarding workplace with fantastic clientele, consistent standards, and strong support from both peers and management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate is someone who is a hard worker, a self-starter, maintains a strong work ethic, and possesses the intangibles we are looking for - helpful, kind, fun to be around, and guest-obsessed. Having a great knowledge of beer, liquor, wine, and cocktails is necessary. A minimum of two years of high-volume serving experience is preferred. We work hard, we’re there for one another, and we take care of our guests. We strive daily to provide a fun and safe atmosphere and deliver a phenomenal dining experience for all who walk through our doors. In the simplest of terms, if you’re looking for a great place to work with a great clientele, a high level of consistency, and the support of your peers and management, this is the opportunity for you.

Looking for Lunch and Dinner Shift Availability

Weekends are a Must!

Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide excellent customer service by taking orders, preparing them efficiently, and building a rapport with clientele
• First-time guest procedures followed
• Promptly address guests’ issues and refer to management when necessary.
• Ability to operate the POS system with accuracy.
• Follow all store cash handling policies and procedures.
• Handle card and cash transactions, ensuring that all funds in the cash drawer are accounted for by the end of the shift
• Identify belligerent customers and work with management when needed to maintain a safe environment
• Clean the bar and the surrounding area of spills and other messes as needed
• Following daily checklists (opening/closing/mid) and cleaning lists. Take part in bar cleaning programs.
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies - Alcohol Awareness - Verification of age/ID.
• Keep an eye on patron intoxication levels and respond appropriately
• Prepare bar areas for drinking/dining by setting decor, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils, per restaurant standards.
• Ensure that bars are stocked with glasses, garnishes, drink mixes, and ice.
• Product order placement - when orders arrive from vendors, they will be put up in a timely manner following store rotation procedures and display processes. Alert management before the product runs out - low levels. Nothing 86’d.
• Stay updated on current trends, house specialties, and the menu.
• Maintain bar/table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Properly open and pour wine/beer/spirits.
• Will take part in pour tests and cocktail, and menu testing.
• Conclude dining/drinking experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting patrons to return. Market yourself and your shift. Build your business.
• May handle to-go order(s) for guests. Convey menu information over the phone to guests and give an accurate estimate of delivery time
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently - Dress code followed.
• May be required to lift materials weighing anywhere from 10-50 pounds alone and 100 plus with help.