Bartender

Position Summary:
Responsible for the set-up, maintenance and operation of the bar area. Ensures at all times that preparations for food and beverage are in accordance with standard recipes. In addition bartenders must adhere to all local/federal laws and regulations including internal employee policies. Maintains cleanliness for bar, bar equipment and supplies. Work with front of the house personnel to provide a dining experience that meets or exceeds each guest's expectations. Observes each guest to ensure they are satisfied with the food, beverage and service, and responds to additional requests. Responsible for overall staff performance including morale, pour tests, punctuality, and/or disciplinary issues. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized workplace as noted on walk-thrus, checklists, and in compliance with all state, local and federal codes and regulations in Employee Handbook.
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
2. Interact with guests, taking orders, and serving food and beverages.
3. Assess guests' needs and preferences and make recommendations.
4. Mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails.
5. Checking guests' identification to confirm it meets legal drinking age as well as a valid acceptable form of identification.
6. Restock & replenish bar inventory and supplies.
7. Ensure guest focused and nurture an excellent guest dining experience.
8. Compliance with all food and beverage regulations.
9. Adhere to daily/weekly/monthly cleaning list.
   1. Ensure bar top, display shelves, & other areas in guest view are maintained throughout shift & kept clean.
   2. Follow proper opening & closing procedures to set-up & close bar
10. Accurate & Timely POS transactions for ALL guests. Immediately ring the sale into the POS within 1-2 minutes of serving drink.
    1. Quote the amount due & Present the receipt to the guest
    2. New orders are not to be started until the previous orders have been rung
11. Lifting - Responsible for stocking ALL bar products to include but not limited to beer, wine, liquor, garnishes, etc. Must be able to lift up __lbs.
12. Cash Handling: Responsible & Proper procedure for Bar Drawer and Guest transactions
13. Guest Relations: Ensuring guest(s) needs and requests are met within designated time standards. Making sure we are constantly going above and beyond our guest expectations and standards.
14. Safety & Health Guidelines: Follow ALL proper measures to ensure personal, employee & guest safety and health.
15. Inventory Management: Follow all guidelines in regards to proper "pour" procedures to ensure quality of drinks as well as responsible alcohol service.
    1. May be asked to conduct pour test(s) periodically.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
• Computer Literacy
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
• TABC Certified

NoPo - an acronym designed to describe the emerging neighborhood that sits east of Spring Branch, north of the Galleria and west of Timbergrove - was termed by Berg Hospitality Group owner and founder, Benjamin Berg. The Houston-based restaurateur's most recent concept, NoPo Café, Market & Bar, will be an all-day concept serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a market designed to provide staples to nearby residents. Located at 1244 North Post Oak Rd., NoPo's menu will feature a variety of egg dishes, pastries and juices for breakfast; lunch options of soup, sandwiches, salads and pizza; and dinner options of salads, appetizers and an array of fish, chicken, pork and steak entrées. In addition to counter service at breakfast and lunch and full service at dinner, guests will enjoy unique, local retail provisions and grab-and-go meals.
Set to open in May 2021, the 3,000 sq. ft. space will be comprised of café seating in the front and a 60-seat dining room in the back along with a 10-seat full-service bar. The rustic yet fresh, French country design will include white birch floors, high ceilings with chandeliers, vintage rodeo wall décor and a custom-made pewter bar.
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Based in Houston, Berg Hospitality Group conceives, launches and operates restaurants in Texas with a commitment to giving back to the local communities. Founded by restaurateur, Benjamin Berg, the budding culinary group is responsible for creating B&B Butchers & Restaurant in Houston and Fort Worth, B.B. Italia Kitchen & Bar and B.B. Pizza and B.B. Lemon, The Annie Cafe & Bar and Turner's, along with more concepts to come. With a true passion for the hospitality industry, all of Berg's restaurants focus on offering excellent service, unique atmospheres and unparalleled experiences for their guests.
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