What We’re Looking For:

We need a busser who understands that the little things make a big difference. Our ideal candidate is someone who:

✔️ Loves working behind the scenes to support the team and ensure guests have a great experience

✔️ Is quick, efficient, and detail-oriented

✔️ Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys staying busy

✔️ Works well with others and communicates effectively

✔️ Brings a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Clearing and resetting tables quickly and efficiently to keep the flow going
• Keeping the dining room clean, organized, and stocked
• Assisting servers and bartenders with refilling water, running food, and other guest needs
• Supporting the team by keeping side stations and supplies stocked
• Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for guests and team members

What We Offer:

⭐ A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere

⭐ Competitive pay

⭐ An opportunity to grow your skills in the restaurant industry

⭐ A chance to be part of a locally loved restaurant & lounge

No prior experience? No problem! If you’re hardworking, dependable, and eager to learn, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

BAR K JOB DESCRIPTION — BARTENDER

Bar K is a unique business combining a thoughtfully designed, fully-staffed dog park with a modern bar, restaurant and event space. Bar K brings engaged, community-minded people and their dogs together to share connections with their pups and each other in a joyful and creative space.

 Our goal at Bar K is to demonstrate an unsurpassed level of customer service to Bar K guests — both human and dog – to ensure that all guests have a joyful experience that consistently exceeds expectations. 

It is a complex concept that requires expert execution across multiple business segments including food and beverage, marketing, dog recreation, retail and others. 

Please include your availability.

SUMMARY

The Bartender is one of the most important roles at Bar K, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of drinks for our guests.  You are often the team member who will interact most with many of our guests and can have a significant impact on a guest’s experience.  A successful Bartender will be friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about all aspects of our menu and operations.  Bartenders will report to the Bar Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous guest service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Prepare and serve craft cocktails, wine, bottled or draft beer according to company guidelines and recipes.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EXPECTED JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1-2 years' experience with bartending at a high-volume bar and/or restaurant. 
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments. 
• Formal bartending training preferred. 
• Must meet state legal age requirements. 
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must Love Dogs!

Other:

• Must speak fluent English
• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, etc.)
• Looking for nights and weeknd availability

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Full and part-time positions are available.  Competitive pay and benefits are available for eligible employees including health and life insurance, paid time off, food and beverage discounts, and free Membership for the dogs in your household.

EEO STATEMENT

Bar K is an equal opportunity employer. Bar K prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bar K conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.