Bartender

Justin Thompson Restaurant Group

Tulsa, OK

$4 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Isla's Southern Kitchen, the newest JTR concept, is looking for experienced bartenders!

JTR Mission Statement:

Our mission is to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community. We serve and delight by consistently providing exceptional cuisine, extraordinary service, and exceeding the expectations of our patrons and supporters.

Summary of Position:
Interact and engage with our guests with the express goal of selling food and beverages while providing exceptional service. By attentively engaging with guests, bartenders will become acutely aware of the guests needs and desires, which will be matched to our offerings. Bartenders will be expected to perform all the functions of a Server with the addition of providing beverage service to the guests at the bar, as well as to the servers and guests on the dining room floor. Bartenders must possess the ability to make cocktails, pour wine and beer, and serve guests simultaneously.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Follow all JTR Group policies and procedures
Prepare the bar for service by manicuring bar top, sweeping, washing and polishing wares, etc.
Learn names of guests and personally recognize regulars
Greet guests quickly and with a smile, addressing them by name
Engage guests about who we are and what we offer
Provide guests with information regarding food and beverages
Take orders efficiently and accurately, and record orders accurately and immediately in the POS system
Suggestively sell items the guest may be interested in or that we are actively promoting
Prepare and serve quality beverages consistent with the restaurants standard drink recipes accurately and efficiently
Ensure smooth operation of the restaurant
Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, shelves, sinks, utensils, and storage areas
Drop off items as they become ready and check back to ensure guest satisfaction during their meal
Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to Bar Manager
Complete all side work tasks prescribed by Manager on Duty

Qualifications:

Be 21 years of age or older
Be able to communicate respectfully and honestly with others, including all staff
Have knowledge of service, food, and beverage with at least 3 years of experience in front of house operations (or 1 year of bartending experience)
Have a solid command of all products behind the bar and how they are utilized
Be able to recognize the effects of alcohol on guests and respond accordingly
Have a valid THD Food handlers License and comply with all THD regulations
Have a valid ABLE Commission LBW license and comply with all ABLE laws
Have POS experience and be able to do basic math calculations
Have the ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, up to 6 hours

Personality Considerations:

Focus on service, quality, and hospitality
Great guest and employee relations
Demonstrated creativity and forward thinking
Self-motivated
Confident
Team-oriented
Ambition to grow within the company
Desire for continued education and growth
Kind
Honest
Trustworthy
Respectful

Final Considerations:
We are looking for Bartenders who embrace our belief that we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our mission daily. We are committed to providing the best possible service, food, and beverages for our guests to their absolute delight. In addition, our responsibility is to provide a safe and profitable work environment for our employees to excel and prosper. We are looking for someone who truly cares about people, their happiness and success, the well-being of others around them and the community.