Bartender at Sun International

• Wild Coast Sun is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our team in the role of Bartender. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and innovative environment, where your skills and ideas will be valued.

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

• To prepare and deliver exceptional beverage services within the banqueting and / or restaurant operations to ensure that internal (SOP) standards are continuously achieved and professionally executed.

Prepared Work Area

• Prepare mise-en-place, and conduct any other required checks and preparations for service
• Identify issues with regards the bar display and surrounding areas in terms of appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Stock bar for service
• Check cleanliness of own section or station

Service Execution

• Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and drinks methodologies required to deliver menus
• Understand and conduct all tasks in line with Food & Beverage standard operating procedures
• Take guest orders accurately and timeously and place in the system
• Explain menu items and make recommendations with regards beverage menu
• Mix drinks and present beverage in line with guest order and outlet standards
• Be attentive to guest requests
• Clear glasses after guests have completed their drinks
• Provide billing to guests
• Conduct cash-ups at the end of service
• Complete beverage stock sheets each shift
• Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items

Bar Standards

• Understand and conduct all tasks in line with F&B standard operating procedures
• Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets
• Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations
• Participate in stock takes
• Conduct daily stock counts of bar smalls
• Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards
• Report on any breakages at the end of the shift

Customer Engagement

• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products, reward programme and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary

Job Complexity

Know How

• Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes
• Planning is generally on a short-term basis (for the week) and within regular activity cycles.
• Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure F&B customers receive exceptional experiences
• Manages one's time and resources to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.

Problem Solving

• Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and the applicable constraints
• Takes initiative in making decisions which are made within well-defined, somewhat diversified procedures and limits of authority;
• Considers all the facts, options and possible outcomes prior to making decisions;
• Works independently, and is orientated towards solving customer queries.

Accountability

• Takes ownership of special requests and requirements.
• Follows laid-down policies and procedures at all times, operating in line with rules, regulations, system parameters and internal controls.
• Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and facilitates operational processes
• Refers problems falling outside parameters to the manager for resolution.

Job Requirements

Education, experience and competencies required

• Grade 12 or equivalent national qualification
• 2 years previous experience as a bartender 

Certifications/Accreditation /Registration/Licenses

• None

Work Condition & Special Requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Physically able to move operating equipment
• Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements