Bartender

We are an equal opportunity employer, one of the most reliable in East Africa, and with an exemplary record of looking after employees over the COVID years.
We are looking for an energetic, kind, creative and patient tourism professional to join our team in Tanzania as a Bartender.

Job Summary:

Position: Bartender
Reports to: Lodge Manager
Bartenders are on the front line of the service industry, preparing drinks, entertaining, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for guests. Maintaining bar stock control and keeping daily consumption records are essential to the bartender’s

Responsibilities.

• Demonstrates Company’s Standards in all interactions
• To report on duty punctually, in full uniform according to appearance and grooming standards
• To promote and maintain a positive working relationship with all the Colleagues in the lodge.
• To consistently offer professional, friendly and warm service
• Serves drinks and bar snacks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area.
• Attends to the detail and presentation of each order
• Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items.
• Coordinates daily supply inventory for the bar and submits daily requisition orders to supervisors before restocking the bar.
• Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, including dishwashing as needed. Assists with orienting new employees to their work area.
• nafasi za kaziParticipates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
• Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines
• Ensures adherence to the lodge's Code of conduct
• Reports intoxicated behaviors to the immediate supervisor
• Willing to participate in any in-house training programs in connection with your position
• Complete other tasks as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in bartending or being able to demonstrate knowledge of and skill in the ability to safely and effectively operate standard beverage service equipment
• Must possess outstanding guest services skills, professional presentation, and advanced communication skills Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), a second language is an asset
• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours.
• Must be physically fit.
• Understanding of the responsibilities involved with handling and serving alcoholic beverages
• Good time-management skills
• Eye for detail and presentation
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Active listening
• Experience in stocktaking and stock management will be considered a plus
• Certifications from Safe-Food Handling courses will be considered a plus