Experienced Bartender - Drum & Quill
Pinehurst, NC 28374
About the Job
Hidden among the tall pines of Pinehurst is a storied authentic American tavern-Drum & Quill. The "Drum" represents famous golf writer Bob Drum, and the "Quill" represents the pen that he used to immortalize Arnold Palmer as they founded Golf’s Pro Grand Slam.
Drum & Quill is a legendary historic pub located in a historic building in the heart of Old Town Pinehurst. Authentic pubs were the bedrock of a young nation because they were traditional establishments that provided travelers with the comforts of food, drink, local music, a room and maybe feeding your horse too. Locals and visitors alike love our authentic pub experience and we are the undisputed leader in the "Authentic Pub Experience" and voted "Most Authentic Pub" 3 years in a row by the local paper and two years in a row in Sandhills Magazine.
This Bartender Apprentice position is intended to go to Full Time after a week for the right Experienced Bartender. Do people applaud when you muddle the fruit & bitters to make an Old Fashioned? Do you make a Martini so good that there is a line to get into where you are a bartender? Do you also have the ability to wait on tables so well that people think you're a rockstar? Are you a great bartender and a great waiter or waitress - a virtual double threat? Then apply to be our Social Chemist (awesome Bartender) and Customer Experience Specialist (waiter or waitress) at the hottest tavern in the Sandhills - Drum & Quill Public House!
Main Responsibilities of a Bartender:
● Taking and serving orders
● Preparing beverages for customers
● Recommending beverages based on bar customers' needs and preferences
Bartender Job Description:
We are looking for a qualified bartender who can provide our customers with an outstanding guest experience. The Bartender must be able to meet all the needs of our customers, compelling them to come back again.
Making beverage recommendations based on the needs and preferences of bar customers is a crucial factor for improving the guest drinking experience and our bar's profitability. Communicating with guests professionally and friendly is essential for an excellent customer experience.
A good job candidate must be able to perfectly prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which includes mixing ingredients to prepare classic and innovative cocktails. They also need to keep the bar clean and well-organized and ensure it is always fully stocked.
Responsibilities of a Bartender:
● Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers
● Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
● Mixing classic and innovative cocktails
● Communicating with customers in a friendly and professional manner
● Nurturing customers to provide an exceptional guest experience
● Making menu recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences
● Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized
● Checking customers' IDs to ensure they meet the legal drinking age
Bartender Job Requirements:
● Experience as a bartender
● Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages
● A bartending certificate is a plus
● Basic computer and math skills
● Strong teamwork and communication skills
● Professional and cheerful disposition
● Ability to keep the bar clean, stocked and well-organized
● Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts