Bartender, Horse & Plow

Bartender, Horse & Plow 

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Personal Responsibilities: 

Attitude and appearance 

• Maintain a positive and friendly outlook 
• Bartenders should be enthusiastic and ambitious about
  their job 
• Problems should be left at home 
• Performance should reflect a healthy and positive
  attitude 
• Always maintain suitable appearance and uniform for this
  position (according to the grooming and uniform policy) 
• Uniform must be cleaned and pressed 
• Hair must be cleaned and styled in an appropriate
  manner 
• Basic hygiene must be adhered to 

Opening Duties 

• Arrive on time and ready for work 
• Accurately complete all assigned side-work for opening of
  the bar (according to the side-work sheet) 
• Stock all areas of the bar (according to the bar-stock
  sheet) 
• Do weekly side-work duties (according to the weekly
  side-work sheet) 
• Complete opening cashiering responsibilities 
• Ensure that the appearance of the bar is neat, clean,
  attractive, and that all equipment is functioning 

Guest Relations 

These responsibilities, if excellently fulfilled, can
achieve the result that the guest is satisfied and lets us know by comments,
return business, and/or gratuities 

• Acknowledge guests/servers. Guests should be acknowledged
  in less than two minutes 
• Provide information on other hospitality facilities, the
  local area, and directions for guests 
• Provide menus and inform guests of specials,
  entertainment, etc. 
• Stay aware of current events, news, and sports 
• Create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere and mood at
  the bar (lights are dim in the evening) 
• Answer the phone in a professional manner 
• Offer courtesy gestures 
• Go above the expectations of the guest (offer additional
  services and recognize special events 

Service 

Level of performance should be the same regardless of who
is being served 

• Combine set-up and guest relation’s responsibilities with
  service. To successfully conduct this position’s basic function, these related
  responsibilities must be completed with excellence and incorporated into a toil
  service concept 

Serving guests and server station 

• Drinks are served within three minutes of ordering 
• Tickets do not build up 
• A comfortable working relationship is maintained with
  co-workers, free of agitation and inconsistent service 
• Drinks contain proper proportions, with attractive
  appearance and presentation 
• Quality of drinks is consistent 
• Drinks are always served with a napkin 
• Clean ashtrays (should be cleaned after one butt) 
• Continually monitor bar and bar area to see that guests
  are cared for. There should be no complaints about service or lack of
  it.  
• If host/hostess are not present or not scheduled it is
  your job to acknowledge the guest and seat them if necessary 

Cashiering 

• Follow proper guidelines for setting up bank. Each bank
  has $300.00. Bank should have enough change to last through shift. 
• Follow proper procedures for ringing cash, checks, and
  charges immediately and accurately according to procedures. Ensure no checks
  are left open at the end of the shift 
• Give correct change and tips according to
  procedures 

Trouble Shooting 

All procedures are to be followed promptly and accurately
according to the training manual, minimizing conflicts 

• Monitoring guests 
• Cutting off guests who are intoxicated 
• Carding guests for proper identification 
• Security problems 
• Micros breakdowns 
• Taps, soda, and CO2 changing 

Closing Procedures 

• Be sure last call is given at proper time every night,
  all guests have left the property at the designated time, there are no
  disturbances. Last call is 30 minutes prior to closing unless a special
  function is taking place or guests are still in the restaurant dining. DRINKS
  MAY NOT BE SERVED PAST THE LEGAL TIME REQUIRMENTS AS STATED BY WISCONSIN
  LAW 
• Complete all assigned closing side-work (check side-work
  sheet) Bar should be left neat and clean and ready for next shift 
• Fill out requisition form for replacement of alcohol and
  beverages. Empty alcohol bottles should be left with requisition form. A full
  bottle is only issued upon receipt of an empty bottle 
• Obtain permission from the manager on duty before leaving
  venue 
• Have trash removed at the end of the evening 

Staff Meetings 

• Be present and prompt at all mandatory staff meetings.
  Every meeting should be attended with enthusiasm 
• Offer constructive ideas for improvements, problem
  solving, and continued training 

This is a casual part-time position working weekends and weekdays. Hours vary between 9:00 am - 11:00 pm.

Skills/Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous bartending experience is preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $9.80 - $14.70 plus tips/gratuity. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.  So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.  

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.  We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .