Bartender / Mixologist at Blowfish Hotel

Job Description

• We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender/mixology with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers.
• The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food.
• You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilise proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations
• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Developing new cocktail recipes.

Requirements

• Minimum of First School Leaving Certificate
• 3 - 7 years relevant work experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.