Part-time to Full-time Availabilty The Three9 Lounge in West Seattle offers the eternal sunset for people looking for an escape from a gray Seattle. It's the place to find your happy through cocktails, authentic food, friends, and atmosphere. Promoting a modern island/beach vibe with a hint of Tiki, you'll find it to be dark and intimate with bursts of color, in the palette of the islands and tropics.
The Three9 Lounge is looking for one Bartender to be a part of our team. Part-time to Full-time employment available. Nights and Weekends are a must.
Our Bartenders are an important part of the legendary service experience we provide for our guests. Candidate must enjoy the Tiki culture, creating and crafting original Tiki cocktails as well as meticulously following recipes of the classics. Experience with Rum cocktails, house-made syrups and shrubs and bitters is encouraged.
Essential Functions Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes
Stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies
Effectively service a full bar top and cocktail station
Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices, and other liquids
Ability to effectively communicate to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful 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 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the lounge, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests needs
Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory
Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer
Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
Use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests
Follow all steps of service
Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
Get along well with others and be a team player
Other duties will be assigned as needed
