Bartender - Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery - Heritage Restaurant Group

Tomato Bar is a premium pizza concept that began in Valparaiso, IN in 2013. Every part of Tomato Bar is designed and maintained with the utmost quality in mind, including each member of our team.

Tomato Bar is a fun and casual environment with a very positive culture. Our restaurants are a fast-paced environment, but having fun within a team environment is encouraged. As long as you can embrace the idea of being a contributing member of a team, you will build strong relationships at Tomato Bar, built on trust. 

Tomato Bar offers health insurance for full-time team members and competitive pay. Qualities that we look for in candidates are friendliness, positivity, attention-to-detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team. 

Tomato Bar offers the following benefits to team members:

• 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members
• Health Savings Account eligible health plans with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members
• Sick time to full-time members
• Very flexible scheduling
• Company-wide employee discounts, including Ricochet Tacos and Blockhead Beerworks
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) benefits w/ company matching
• Industry-leading parental leave benefits. 

Bartender Job Description

Due to the fast-paced nature of Tomato Bar, bartenders are required to be very strong at communicating and multi-tasking. Tomato Bar only servers beer and wine, with over 20 taps at most of our locations. You will need to be very knowledgeable about craft beer in order to be successful as a bartender at Tomato Bar. 

The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages. You will also utilize proper equipment and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a bartender, you should have an engaging, friendly personality who loves to be around people. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

Bartender Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests, reading and listening to guests to determine preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Be highly knowledgeable of Tomato Bar's food menu, bar menu and specials.
• Maintain knowledge of rotating beers.
• Maintain bar atmosphere with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Protects establishment and guests by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Helps guests select food and beverages with suggestions, explaining popular menu items, including beverages, and answering food preparation questions.
• Enter orders to kitchen with accuracy, including guests' special dietary needs and/or special requests.
• Responds to additional guest requirements by inquiring of needs and being educated of dietary allergies and sensitivities.
• Maintains bar setting by prebussing, replenishing utensils, refilling beverages, and being alert to spills or other special needs.
• Obtains revenues by organizing checks, issuing checks, accepting payments, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to guests.
• Change kegs and rotate inventory. 
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Maintaining a clean work and bar area by removing trash, cleaning bar, and washing glasses and equipment.

Bartender Position Requirements

• Indiana Alcohol Serving Permit
• Previous experience as a bartender preferred, but not required
• Understanding of basic beer terminology.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality who loves to be around people.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Existing knowledge of food safety procedures preferred, but not required

Tomato Bar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.