Position Overview:

The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages while delivering an exceptional guest experience. This role involves maintaining a well-stocked and organized bar, ensuring compliance with liquor laws, and collaborating with the service team to uphold Ava June’s hospitality standards.

Reporting Relationships:

Bartenders report directly to the management team and work collaboratively across all departments to provide an exceptional dining experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

● Take and Fulfill Orders: Receive and accurately prepare beverage orders from guests and waitstaff, ensuring prompt and attentive service.

● Craft High-Quality Beverages: Expertly mix and serve a variety of classic cocktails, signature drinks, wines, beers, and nonalcoholic beverages, maintaining consistency and quality standards.

● Prepare for Service: Ensure all bar prep—including fruit garnishes, syrups, fresh juices, and specialty ingredients—is completed before service to maintain efficiency and smooth operations.

● Maintain a Clean & Organized Bar: Regularly clean bar surfaces, tools, and glassware while keeping the back bar and storage areas well-stocked and orderly.

● Showcase Presentation: Arrange glasses, liquor bottles, and bar displays in an appealing and organized manner that enhances the guest experience.

● Ensure Compliance & Responsible Service: Verify customer IDs to ensure guests meet legal drinking age requirements and adhere to Oklahoma ABLE liquor laws. Exercise good judgment in responsibly refusing service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons.

● Handle Transactions Accurately: Process payments efficiently using the POS system, ensuring correct pricing, cash handling, and credit transactions while balancing the register at the end of the shift.

● Enhance Guest Experience: Engage with guests by recommending drinks, explaining menu items, and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat business.

● Collaborate with Culinary & Service Teams: Work closely with chefs and waitstaff to create thoughtful food and beverage pairings, ensuring a seamless dining experience.

● Support Creative Development & Special Events: Assist in crafting new cocktails, seasonal drink menus, and specialty beverages, while contributing to special events such as wine dinners, cocktail tastings, and private functions.

● Adhere to Safety & Health Regulations: Follow all food safety, hygiene, and alcohol service guidelines to ensure a safe and legally compliant environment for both guests and staff.

● Support Restaurant Success Beyond Basic Service: Participate in menu knowledge sessions, team meetings, and service improvement initiatives as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

● Outstanding Guest Engagement & Hospitality: As a team, provide exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming and interactive experience that enhances guest satisfaction and retention.

● Seamless Multitasking in a Fast-Paced Environment: Work efficiently as a team in a high-volume setting, ensuring accuracy, speed, and consistency in drink preparation and service without compromising quality.

● Expertise in Beverage Craftsmanship: Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wine, beer, and beverage trends, continuously refining skills and sharing expertise among the team.

● Proficiency in POS & Transaction Management: Work confidently with POS systems (e.g., Toast, OpenTable, etc.)