The incumbent will be responsible for creating and serving all beverage products to restaurant guests/servers in accordance with La Bodega policies, procedures, and standards established to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

MALE APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of all bar equipment and ensure they are used only as intended.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Carry out stocktaking of the bar with the stock taker, sign for both opening and closing stock.
• Stabilize bar stock level by ordering the bar drinks that fall below unacceptable level occasioned by sales
• Ensure that the FIFO rule (first in first out) is fully respected and followed in order to avoid case of expired drinks on the fridges
• Understand, comply, and administer principals of law relating to food service establishments including but not limited to nutrition, sanitation, safety, employment law, fire, and health code regulations.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests to the bar according to La Bodega standards.
• Anticipate and promptly address guests’ needs.
• Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified La Bodega recipes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate accurate knowledge of all menu items and be able to assist guests accordingly.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation as per La Bodega guidelines
• Up-sell or promote all specials advertised in the restaurant as well promoting slow moving items
• Check quality and quantity of all stock and supplies and requisition as necessary using approved guidelines
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
• Clean, organize, and sanitize work stations as per La Bodega guidelines.
• To check on bar cleanliness and ensure that all bar counters are clean and shelves emptied of unwanted materials.
• Ensure that bar closing duties are satisfactorily performed.
• Deliverance of excellent preparation and presentation of beverages
• Attend meetings and training sessions as and when required.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Bartender in  a restaurant or hotel
• Knowledge of current beverage trends and best practices.

• Excellent reading, verbal and written English skills.
• Possess excellent knowledge of and serving drinks with knowledge of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, in-mixing, garnishing and food pairings
• Be conversant with preparation of local and international cocktails
• Should have a wide scope of beverage knowledge and be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers’ needs and expectations.
• Basic mathematical computation skills
• Excellent personal hygiene and grooming habits.
• Tech savvy with a working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, Micros POS).
• Customer service oriented with a lively, energetic, and outgoing personality.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Have a high degree of emotional intelligence and a high level of self-confidence.
• Be able to remain rational and calm under pressure.
• Be able to stand or walk for an extended period.

All applications to be submitted before 2nd November 2022.