BAR BACK ASSISTANT (SEASONAL) – STELLENBOSCH – WESTERN CAPE Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Client is looking for an enthusiastic barman to provide an excellent guest drinking experience, who will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons;
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve drinks and snacks;
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations;
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails;
• Plan and present bar menu;
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies;
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience;
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations;
• Maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all bar areas;
• Check drinks presentations and temperature to make sure of its quality;
• Ensure that the bar is set-up and ready for service;
• Ensure fridge temperature checks are conducted at the beginning and end of each shift;
• Ensure a minimum loss through breakage, waste, theft and incorrect orders;
• Assist management in taking bar stock;
• Check the coffee machine, ice machine, juice machine and fridges to ensure that it is functional.

Main Requirements:

• Preferably 2-3 years previous experience as a Barman
• Own transport
• Passionate about the hospitality industry
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, written and verbal (in person and telephonic)
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent people skills
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments and across cultures and religions
• Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele
• Honesty, flexibility, accountability and friendliness
• Professional manner and attitude
• Punctual & self-disciplined
• Extreme attention to detail
• Basic computer and administration skills