Bartender

Job Type

Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Description

Helix is currently seeking experienced candidates to join our service team as bartenders. We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented bar & restaurant environment.

Bartenders are responsible for helping to create an exceptional experience for all guests, and exceeding expectations with efficient and friendly guest service. Being an energetic team player with a lot of enthusiasm and a passion for making people happy are keys to success in this position.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to exacting recipes

  • Stock/restock applicable areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice, and supplies

  • Availability to work a variety of days of the week and hours of the day, including weekends

  • Capable of serving a full bar top as well as providing drinks to servers for the main dining area, and patio seating

  • Able to safely tolerate hands frequently being exposed to liquids, including water, cleaning solutions, various alcohols, and juices.

  • Safely and effectively operate all tools necessary to prepare and garnish drinks, including a blender, knives, citrus peeler, and corkscrew.

  • Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks, and soda dispensers

  • Safely and effectively operate high-temperature dishwasher as needed, to assist barback with cleaning glassware

  • Maintain the security of bar stock and inventory by accounting for all items in the bar

  • Responsible for keeping the bar cash drawer safe, and reconciling of the cash drawer at end of the shift

  • Ability to recognize when a guest is intoxicated, and refuse to over-serve intoxicated guests, using a tactful and empathetic communication style, and notify management of any concerns regarding a guest who appears to be intoxicated

  • Accurately record all items ordered by guests, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with Helix policies and procedures

  • Proficiency in the use of our POS System, and Credit Card terminals

  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines to keep Helix a healthy space

  • Have successfully fulfilled the state requirement to be a certified bartender in Wisconsin, including training on responsible alcohol service

  • Follow all company rules, policies, and conditions of employment, as outlined in the Helix Employee Handbook

  • Work well with others in order to help Team Helix thrive

Qualifications and Skills

  • At least 2 years of experience in this same role

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Great communication skills

  • A positive and friendly attitude towards guests and co-workers

  • Ability to communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements, whether by written instructions or spoken directions.

  • Ability to calmly and effectively multitask in a fast-based, busy environment

  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and /or lift up to 60 pounds (with reasonable accommodations, such as a hand truck). You should also be able to climb up and down a ladder

  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the establishment, which may include stairs and slick surfaces

  • Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends

Compensation

Starting base wage of $7.50 to $10/hour plus tips. Wage is dependent on prior experience level, and if you have extensive knowledge of/experience in mixology, or the wine and/or beer industries. Enjoy 50% off two food menu items per shift, and 10% off all retail when you work 15 or more hours per week. (Some restrictions apply—details in the Helix Employee Handbook).