Bartender- Salt + Smoke- Ellisville Location Ellisville, MO : Do you ENJOY great BBQ and a happy & safe company culture? Come join our team! WHY? Teamwork, shared support, constant training and providing guests an exceptional dining experience with a genuine care for the highest quality food, atmosphere, and service! We are committed to serving great food to our guests and we are proud of it!
ABOUT SALT & SMOKE: The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, and Ellisville neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do!
Our Ellisville location is scheduled to open mid to late February. We would like to ensure each candidate that is offered a position completes training prior to opening day. This can be discussed in detail with the hiring manager. YOU'RE A GREAT MATCH FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU: If you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, can simultaneously have a commitment for excellence, hospitality, multi-task, and remain positive and upbeat, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a talented Bartender with a passion for service and a commitment to helping the restaurant run smoothly, for both the Front of House team and our guests. You will report to the General Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As a bartender at Salt + Smoke, you are the welcoming face of our bar where guests can enjoy a full- service dining experience, or just a drink. We are proud to offer over 100 different whiskies, all local beers on tap, and a cocktail menu with house made, oak-aged drinks. A bartender at Salt + Smoke is a source of knowledge for staff and guests on the bar products we offer and is expected to be able to interact and discuss all things BBQ, bourbon, and beer with our guests. Being truly hospitable and putting others' needs first is the only way to succeed in any service industry. Our bartenders are also responsible for building drinks for the entire dining room in a timely manner according to a set recipe.
Greet all guests in a timely fashion with an informative introduction.
Prepare all drinks for the dining room in a timely manner, adhering to a standard recipe. Juice fresh ingredients, cut fruit, and prepare syrups for the bar according to pars before busy hours to get ready for the shift. Learn selling points and key facts about our bar products to offer recommendations and upsell to guests. Stay up to date on current news, events, and sports to engage in conversations with guests. Learn all aspects of the food and beverage menus, including knowledge of gluten free and allergy details and any specials we are running. Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, including pre-bussing and bussing the bar as guests dine and leave. Answer any questions the guest might have and guide them through the process to ensure that they have the best experience possible Communicate with the kitchen any dietary or allergy restrictions or special requests guests may have. Process guest checks and collect payments. Operate with the highest level of genuine hospitality and care for our guests. Other job responsibilities as they arise.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to understand and comply with proper food and beverage handling techniques according to state and local serving guidelines.
Ability to interact with guests in an upbeat, positive manner. Ability to timely identify and resolve basic issues as they arise. Ability to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions. Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs at times. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient. Excellent team-work skills.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1+ year of bar experience preferred.
REASONS YOU'LL LOVE JOINING OUR TEAM: Our Culture : Within our team, our customers, and our brisket, we create a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome and supported. We deliver our very best in all we do!
Benefits: Our benefits for eligible part and full-time besties include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, paid time off for full-time besties, employee discounts for all, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match contribution and many more perks! Part time besties are eligible for benefits after a year of employment with an average of 30 hours minimum per week. Earn more! We offer competitive pay and a reliable paycheck paid on a WEEKLY basis for all. Advancement Opportunities: We recognize the knowledge and talent of our employees. We thrive with the growth of each team member. Internal mobility matters and there is a career path for everyone. Health and Safety : Ensuring the health and safety of all our guests and employees is a top priority in our restaurants.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Salt + Smoke family.
Salt + Smoke Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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