Bartender - Denny's #9229 - Gardena, CA

Denny's restaurant is seeking  a Bartender for their Gardena, CA location. The position will be responsible for preparing alcoholic beverages and provides food and beverage service to customers seated in restaurant and lounge areas in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. Greets all customers, obtains orders, and prepares all alcoholic beverages in compliance with all local and federal requirements, using Denny’s Established recipes.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (full time employees)
• Dependent Care
• 401(k) With Employer Match
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• EAP program
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Company-wide discount – over 40 company-affiliated restaurants!
• Employee Referral Bonus – refer a friend and get paid!
• Advancement – On-the-job skills training to prepare employees for upward mobility opportunities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Punctually attends all shifts and staff meetings.
• Prepares and stocks garnishes and mixes for use in the lounge.
• Maintains an intimate knowledge of all house and classic cocktails, as well as the list of offered spirits.
• Knows and adheres to wash lines for the various types of glassware.
• Can shake, stir and jigger pour properly.
• Requisitions and receives all liquor, beer and wine products and maintains par set for lounge.
• Collects payments from customers in accordance with established cash handling procedures.
• Suggest and serves food and beverage to lounge customers.
• Maintains a clean and organized bar with properly polished glassware, tastefully presented garnishes and tools, and back bar bottles facing forward.
• Safely and respectfully handles bar appliances, smallwares, and utensils.
• Ensures the lounge inventories correspond to cash register totals.
• Provides customer service to restaurant and lounge customers and ensures orders are filled quickly in accordance to recipes.
• Addresses complaints and requests promptly, in a courteous manner, and notifies the supervisor of any issues.
• Performs opening, closing, sidework and other deep cleaning duties as assigned.
• Willingly assists others without being asked to do so.
• Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Provides prompt and courteous service, and is cordial to all team members and guests.
• Understands the importance of bartender/customer confidentiality.
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age requirements of 21.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Meets Denny’s uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift.
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements.
• Must meet any state, country or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling and legal requirements for serving alcohol.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Possesses excellent guest service skills.
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

Denco Family, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law