Description
Mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests at the bar or through waitstaff, ensuring quality, speed, and responsible service.
- • Collect payment for drinks and tabs.
- • Serve bar snacks or simple food items.
- • Check IDs to verify legal drinking age.
- • Balance cash and reconcile POS receipts.
- • Monitor guest intoxication and intervene or arrange safe transport.
- • Wash and sanitize glassware, tools, and bar equipment.
- • Take drink orders from servers and guests.
- • Pour and serve wine, bottled, and draft beer.
- • Maintain clean bars, counters, and tables.
- • Mix cocktails and other beverages to recipe and house standards.
- • Restock ice, glassware, napkins, straws, and other supplies.
- • Requisition or order liquor, beer, wine, and mixers as needed.
- • Prepare garnishes; wash, slice, and pit fruit.
- • Arrange bottles, taps, and glassware for an attractive display.
- • Create or suggest new drink specials and recipes.
- • Open and close the bar, including setup and breakdown.
- • Maintain accurate inventory and report shortages.
- • Enforce house policies and refuse service when necessary.
- • Engage guests with knowledgeable, friendly service.
- • Follow all alcohol service laws and safety procedures.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
