Bartender

Role Summary:

The Bartender makes and serves drinks to bar guests and servers, serves alcohol responsibly, and keeps the bar stocked and clean.

• Set up and stock the bar: garnishes, juices, ice, glassware, and liquor
• Make cocktails, beer, and wine service to recipe and pour standards; fill server drink tickets promptly
• Greet bar guests, take food and drink orders, and handle payments accurately in the POS
• Check ID for anyone who appears under (30/35); refuse service to minors and visibly intoxicated guests; follow incident procedures
• Know the menu, drink specials, and allergens, and make recommendations
• Count the drawer and complete bar inventory and closing checklists
• Keep the bar, equipment, and glassware clean and sanitized

• 2+ year of bartending experience preferred
• Responsible alcohol service certification (e.g., TIPS) preferred
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, and wine
• Accurate cash handling and friendly guest service

• Stand for 8+ hours; lift up to 50 lbs (kegs and cases may require help)
• Work in a fast-paced, loud environment

This is a tipped position.  Big Trouble takes a tip credit under the New York Hospitality Industry Wage Order (12 NYCRR Part 146), so part of the minimum wage is met through tips.

• Your cash wage plus tips must equal at least the full minimum wage every week. If they fall short, (Restaurant Name) pays the difference.
• On any day you spend more than 2 hours, or more than 20% of your shift, on non-tipped work, you will be paid the full minimum wage for that day.
• You keep all tips you receive, apart from participation in the restaurant's written tip-sharing or tip-pooling policy. Managers and owners do not share in tips.
• Before you start, you will receive written notice of your pay rate, the tip credit, and your regular payday.

Big Trouble is an equal opportunity employer.