Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Isla's Southern Kitchen, the newest JTR concept, is looking for experienced bartenders!

JTR Mission Statement:

Our mission is to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community. We serve and delight by consistently providing exceptional cuisine, extraordinary service, and exceeding the expectations of our patrons and supporters.

Summary of Position:

Interact and engage with our guests with the express goal of selling food and beverages while providing exceptional service. By attentively engaging with guests, bartenders will become acutely aware of the guests’ needs and desires, which will be matched to our offerings. Bartenders will be expected to perform all the functions of a Server with the addition of providing beverage service to the guests at the bar, as well as to the servers and guests on the dining room floor. Bartenders must possess the ability to make cocktails, pour wine and beer, and serve guests simultaneously.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Follow all JTR Group policies and procedures

Prepare the bar for service by manicuring bar top, sweeping, washing and polishing wares, etc.

Learn names of guests and personally recognize regulars

Greet guests quickly and with a smile, addressing them by name

Engage guests about who we are and what we offer

Provide guests with information regarding food and beverages

Take orders efficiently and accurately, and record orders accurately and immediately in the POS system

Suggestively sell items the guest may be interested in or that we are actively promoting

Prepare and serve quality beverages consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes accurately and efficiently

Ensure smooth operation of the restaurant

Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, shelves, sinks, utensils, and storage areas

Drop off items as they become ready and check back to ensure guest satisfaction during their meal

Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to Bar Manager

Complete all side work tasks prescribed by Manager on Duty

Qualifications:

Be 21 years of age or older

Be able to communicate respectfully and honestly with others, including all staff

Have knowledge of service, food, and beverage with at least 3 years of experience in front of house operations (or 1 year of bartending experience)

Have a solid command of all products behind the bar and how they are utilized

Be able to recognize the effects of alcohol on guests and respond accordingly

Have a valid THD Food handler’s License and comply with all THD regulations

Have a valid ABLE Commission LBW license and comply with all ABLE laws

Have POS experience and be able to do basic math calculations

Have the ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, up to 6 hours

Personality Considerations:

Focus on service, quality, and hospitality

Great guest and employee relations

Demonstrated creativity and forward thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Team-oriented

Ambition to grow within the company

Desire for continued education and growth

Kind

Honest

Trustworthy

Respectful

Final Considerations:

We are looking for Bartenders who embrace our belief that we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our mission daily. We are committed to providing the best possible service, food, and beverages for our guests to their absolute delight. In addition, our responsibility is to provide a safe and profitable work environment for our employees to excel and prosper. We are looking for someone who truly cares about people, their happiness and success, the well-being of others around them and the community.