Bartender

About the Restaurant:

The Refectory is a refined yet casual restaurant, bar, and private events space located in Villanova, bringing top of class dining experiences to Philadelphia’s Main Line and surrounding suburbs. Our wide-ranging menus reflect upscale, classic, American cuisine under the direction of Chef Biff Gottehrer. A “Refectory” is, by definition, a communal dining room that serves as a place to meet, eat, and drink together. Our restaurant and team have been featured throughout the nation and region, including: Food & Wine, Philadelphia Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Style, Main Line Today, Fox 29, 6abc’s FYI Philly, The Philadelphia Business Journal, and Michael Klein’s Newsletter. We are excited to warmly welcome you!

Job Description:

Bartender Responsibilities:

- Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
- Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.
- Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.
- Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
- Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
- Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.

Bartender Requirements:

- Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong task and time management abilities.
- Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.