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The Bartender prepares alcoholic drinks for patrons of Smittys Restaurants and Smittys Lounge. The bartender's main job is to know the standard drink recipes and be able to mix them quickly and accurately. Customers may have their own preferences or recipes for the bartender to follow. Bartenders also check the identification of customers to ensure that they meet the minimum drinking age. Bartenders take drink orders, serve drinks, and collect money for drinks. Bartenders fill drink orders placed by waitresses for customers to be served. He/she arranges bottles and barware, washes glasses, and cleans the bar.Bartenders stock the bar by bringing liquor bottles, mixed drink ingredients, and other bar supplies from the storeroom to the bar. He/she keeps track of wines, beers, liquors, and other supplies.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
- Not required
- Bartender certification
- Bartender/mixology course certificate
Additional Skills
- Serve food or snacks
- Resolve customers' complaints
- Operate cash register
Specific Skills
- Advise on wine selection
- Store beverage and food products
- Prepare garnishes
- Organize and set up bar
- Operate point-of-sales system
- Inform customers regarding contents of cocktails or other drinks
- Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
- Clean, sanitize and maintain bar
Work Setting
- Lounge
Type of Bartending Experience
- All beverages
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Bondable