Bartender - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - BOMBAY STORY INDIAN KITCHEN & BAR

Description

Bombay Story is a modern version
of Indian Restaurant, providing the highest quality Indian street and
home-cooked food. Salads, grills, and breads.

Bombay
Story is Fulfilling, Colourful, Fun, Edgy, Multicultural, Fast, Casual,
Global influence, Young, Dynamic and Affordable. we love the idea of people
enjoying our dishes without thinking they have sacrificed an ingredient or
flavour in order to conform to the health eating.

The
Bombay Story team are passionate individuals with big personalities, but most
importantly, they love service excellence delivered in our own unique, upbeat
and vibrant style.

We are looking for a professional Bartender to assist with beverage procurement, beverage costing. Contribute
to shift briefings as required as well as lead staff training sessions for
all beverage products. Complete product requisitions accurately and maintain
bar beverage inventory control. Create
and maintain a unique and compelling cocktail menu, keeping the guest's
preferences in mind.

The Bartender will greet customers,
learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and
prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also promote new cocktails and
upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and
handle basic cleaning duties.

To succeed as a Bartender you should have an
excellent knowledge of F&B, high-energy, neat appearance and engaging,
friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and
personable.

The Role

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To produce
all drinks menu items to the highest standard, in line with the recipe and
build cards

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Maintaining
the highest of standards at all times in line with our Kitchen SOP's –
(Standard Operating Procedures)

·
Welcoming
customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences,
making recommendations, and taking drink orders.

·
Planning
drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.

·
Selecting
and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to
customers.

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Checking
identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.

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Taking
inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.

·
Adhering
to all food safety and quality regulations.

·
Handling
cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and
returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.

·
Maintaining
a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing
glasses, utensils, and equipment.

·
Developing
new cocktail recipes.

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Bartender
Requirements:

·
Strictly
adhere to our HACCP (Heathy & Safety and Food Hygiene) procedures and
make sure any paperwork you are responsible for is filled in and up to date

·
Our
customers mean the world to us, and we expect all of our team to influence
the way they feel, by conveying positive energy with a friendly and
professional approach.

Skills & Competences

·
We up
skill and train people with personalities so no previous experience is
required BUT experience in the personality department is key

·
A passion
for the cocktail industry

·
A good
understanding of IT and POS systems

·
Excellent
communication skills

Qualifications and
Requirements of the position

·
English as
a first or second language (spoken, written and reading)

·
Additional
education, training, certificates, or experience may be required.

·
Meets
state minimum age to serve alcohol.

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Availability
to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

·
Positive,
engaging personality and professional appearance.

·
Basic math
and computer skills.

·
Exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills.

·
Strong
task and time management abilities.

·
Eye for
detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.

·
Ability to
stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.

·
Well
groomed and presentable

·
Discretion
and Loyalty

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The
ability to multi task

·
Excellent
timekeeping

·
Flexible
working hours (incl. working on bank holidays)

·
Any
necessary working permits