Bartender
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Taco Bamba Vienna
Vienna, VA, US
Summary
The bartender is responsible for providing excellent customer service, preparing drinks, and managing food and drink orders. They must also maintain the cleanliness of the bar area and complete opening and closing procedures.
Job Description
Description
A Bartender is responsible for providing excellent, efficient customer service to all guests, with a focus area of the bar. Bartenders will ring in food and drink orders, make drinks, provide excellent service, bus the bar, and do prep for service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Service
- Greeting guests upon arrival.
- Providing excellent customer service during guests dining experience, from entry to the restaurant through departure and everything in between, with a focus on the bar.
- Memorize the menu at your location.
- Memorize cocktail recipes for your location.
- Cash handling.
- Ability to complete internal health audits.
- Sanitation
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Maintain beverage and salsa stations.
- Clean bathrooms.
- Sanitize and wipe down tables and other surfaces.
- Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by your supervisor.
- Prep
- Portion out prepared food for service.
- Prepare to go boxes for the kitchen.
- Prepare Agua Frescas and other nonalcoholic scratch products.
- Prepare garnishes and syrups for cocktails.
ATTITUDE
- Friendly
- Possess a sense of urgency
- Thoughtful
- Natural ability to connect with others quickly
- Intuitive
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum
- Able to speak English.
- Comfortable working with a team.
- Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction.
- Able to take constructive criticism.
- Ability to read and follow instructions.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
- Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly.
- Preferred
- Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job, specifically as a barback or bartender.
- Knowledgeable of basic measurements (ounces, cups, etc).
- Knowledgeable of basic liquor laws in your stores jurisdiction.
- Knowledgeable of alcohol pairings and tastings. Bonus points for Mezcal knowledge.
- Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
- Local Alcohol Handler's certification (if applicable)
- Can speak English and Spanish
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to lift 25+ pounds.
- Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted.
- Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks.
- Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant.
- Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant.
- Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment.
Founded in Falls Church, Va. in 2013 by Chef Victor Albisu, Taco Bamba is a wildly popular chain of taquerias that has developed a cult following for its counter-culture brand. The brand is known for offering a unique menu at each location tailored to its neighborhood. The company is run by a team of talented and committed chefs who create memorable experiences by delivering on the unexpected through generosity, flavor, and creativity.
In 2019, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) awarded Taco Bamba Favorite Fast Bites, and in 2020 RAMW named a Taco Bamba team member Employee of the Year. QSR Magazine included Taco Bamba on the 40/40 List for 2020: America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals.
Founded
2013
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Founded in Falls Church, Va. in 2013 by Chef Victor Albisu, Taco Bamba is a wildly popular chain of taquerias that has developed a cult following for its counter-culture brand. The brand is known for offering a unique menu at each location tailored to its neighborhood. The company is run by a team of talented and committed chefs who create memorable experiences by delivering on the unexpected through generosity, flavor, and creativity.
In 2019, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) awarded Taco Bamba Favorite Fast Bites, and in 2020 RAMW named a Taco Bamba team member Employee of the Year. QSR Magazine included Taco Bamba on the 40/40 List for 2020: America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals.
Founded
2013
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia