Marcus Hotels Career Site Burdock + Bitters Bartender: Job Overview, Location, and Employment Details

The main responsibility of the Burdock + Bitters Bartender is to serve beverages and food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction. Additionally, the bartender prepares beverages for other servers to supply guests, maintaining a high standard of service.

The bartender is responsible for maintaining a proper and adequate setup of the bar each day, which includes requisitioning and stocking all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet. This ensures the bar is well-prepared for service.

The bartender is responsible for maintaining stock and daily cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to ensure the quality and freshness of the ingredients used in drinks.

The bartender greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents their drink orders, and mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes while practicing prudent portion control. Orders are input into a register at the point of sale to maintain accountability.

The bartender receives cash from guests, makes any necessary change, verifies the validity of charges, records charges, and ensures vouchers are properly executed to balance all monetary transactions accurately.

The bartender maintains the cleanliness of glassware, ensures the condition and cleanliness of the bar and guest areas throughout the shift, and performs general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products to adhere to health standards.

The bartender must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations, including laws related to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests, to ensure legal compliance and responsible service.

If necessary, the bartender may assist with service at tables and provide service to all guests sitting at the bar, ensuring that all guests receive attentive and efficient service.

At the end of the shift, the bartender is responsible for locking up and storing all beverages, food, and equipment items, depositing cash drops, and securing the bank to ensure proper closing procedures are followed.

Yes, the bartender may perform other duties and responsibilities as requested, such as assisting with special guest needs or participating in tasks outside of regular bar service to support the overall operation.