Server

Bar K is a unique business combining a thoughtfully designed, fully-staffed dog park with a modern bar, restaurant and event space. Bar K brings engaged, community-minded people and their dogs together to share connections with their pups and each other in a joyful and creative space.

Our goal at Bar K is to demonstrate an unsurpassed level of customer service to Bar K guests — both human and dog – to ensure that all guests have a joyful experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

It is a complex concept that requires expert execution across multiple business segments including food and beverage, marketing, dog recreation, retail and others.

SUMMARY

The Server is one of the most important roles at Bar K, ensuring timely and accurate service for our guests. You are often the team member who will interact most with many of our guests and can have a significant impact on a guest’s experience. A successful Server will be friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about all aspects of our menu and operations. Servers will report to the Hospitality Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
• Serve cocktails and//or menu items to bar guests; up-sell when taking orders.
• Must be energetic, outgoing, and fun person while always maintaining professionalism.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly with guest, co-workers and kitchen staff both verbally and utilizing the point of sales system.
• Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen for ordering and receipt of food and beverages.
• Must be well-versed in all products and menu items in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Consistently checks guests' identification to ensure they meet the minimum age requirements for consumption of alcohol beverages.
• Must be able to complete all side work assigned.
• Accurately account for all sales and payments from the guest.
• Alert Management of any service and//or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

  Other Duties

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  EXPECTED JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue.
  • Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments preferred.
  • Must meet state legal age requirements.
  • Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured.
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
  • Alcohol awareness certification and//or food service permit or valid health//food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
  • Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and//or holidays.
  • Must Love Dogs!

    Other:

    • Must speak fluent English
    • Frequently standing up or moving about the entire facility during each shift
    • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.)
    • Handling food, objects, products, and utensils effectively and safely

      COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

      Full and part-time positions are available. Competitive pay and benefits are available for eligible employees including health and life insurance, paid time off, food and beverage discounts, and free Membership for the dogs in your household.

      EEO STATEMENT

      Bar K is an equal opportunity employer. Bar K prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bar K conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.