F&B Job Specification (Bartenders)

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

It  also known as a barkeep, barkeeper, barperson, barman, barmaid, bar attendant, or taberneiro.

Bartenders also usually maintain the suppliers and inventory for the bar. A professional bartender's tongue are usually well developed to distinguish different flavors which gives him or her the ability to mix those flavors in a harmony that results in a very delightful cocktail.

Here have a list of what they do when their job is : ^_^

•   Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
•   Collect money for drinks served.
•  To clean and polish all glasses, and other items needed before putting them into use. To be responsible minded for the breakage and loss of such items.
•   Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
•    Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
•   Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.

•   Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
•    Clean bars, work areas, and tables   for garnishing drinks.
•  Plan bar menus. 
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
•  Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
•   Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
•  Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.

posted by Farah... :)