Bar Porter Job Description
Bar porter
provides accurate directions and information for guest inquires and is knowledgeable about all aspects of Venetian Resort services, features, attractions, promotions and special events.
Bar Porter Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective bar porter job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included bar porter job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Demonstrate full knowledge of service bars and keep bars properly stocked and cleaned
Is aware of and in compliance with all Health Department regulations while performing duties
Sweep the floors, polish brass and steel, mop, clean glassware and wipe down bars
Checks with manager before shift ends
Makes every effort to learn guest names and uses names
Provide quality service to both internal and external guests, specifically maintaining established quality standards for timely food and beverage
Follow company standards of hospitality by making eye contact with every guest, smiling and offering a warm and friendly greeting with the proper verbiage
Help other employees when needed
Provide exceptional service that differentiates us from the competition
Perform side work and other cleaning and organizing
Bar Porter Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Bar Porter
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, TAM, TIPS
Education for Bar Porter
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the bar porter job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School Degree in General Education, Hotel Management, Performance, Business
Skills for Bar Porter
Desired skills for bar porter include:
Beers
Liquor brands
Menu items
Wines and non-alcoholic selections available
Procedures and standards
Comply with all departmental and property policies
Health
Service bars and keep bars properly stocked and cleaned
Features
Hotel services
Desired experience for bar porter includes:
Familiarity and product knowledge of beverages, supplies, and chemical
Previous work experience in a fast-pace environment or comparable setting
Must follow all company and departmental check handling policies and procedures and POS terminal functions with accuracy
Current and/or previous modeling or VIP service experience preferred
Requires strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne and mixed cocktails
Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Bar Porter Examples
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Bar Porter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a bar porter. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for bar porter
- Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA and Health Department regulations
- Utilizes proper sanitation and handling techniques following health and safety standards per SNHD code
- Make every effort to learn guest names and uses names
- Clean tables
- Stocks product in commissary
- Keep Bar areas, pump rooms, coolers and equipment and supplies clean at all times
- Complete end of shift cleaning of all bars and pump rooms
- Fill out required paperwork, bar transfers (liquor) and dry stock deliveries (Napkins, Towels, Straws)
- Follow directions of Bartenders and/or Apprentice Bartenders according to Departmental Policies
- Empty dirty glass bins located at the main pool entrance
Qualifications for bar porter
- Pushes and pulls 150lbs
- Maintains a clean, sanitary and well-groomed personal appearance
- Deliver ice to bars, as needed
- A minimum one (1) year of experience in the food & beverage customer service field required
- Must be diligent, aware of their surroundings
- Must be able to prioritize their responsibilities
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of bar porter. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for bar porter
- Assist servers in VIP areas (Cabana, Daybeds) with bottle presentation and other daily functions to ensure guest service
- Set up/Break down Guest requested Activities (Tables, cabanas)
- Make every effort to learn guest names and use names
- Assists with collection and transportation of dirty or soiled glassware
- Polishes glassware for guest use
- Cleans and maintains bar equipment and tools
- Empties trash receptacles
- Cleans counters, tables, chairs and railings
- Empties dirty linen containers
- Prepares in advance material and equipment needed for the shift
Qualifications for bar porter
- Responsive to inquiries from fellow employees and/or guests
- Common sense and reasoning skills applicable to a variety of situations
- Calm and efficient work manner, especially under pressure
- Basic and intermediate math skills
- Six months experience as a Bar Porter or Barback in a bar/restaurant / nightclub establishment preferred
- Have documentation of successful completion of the Bartenders Local 165 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program and have passed the craft exam related to the program
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a bar porter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for bar porter
- Delivers departmental supplies to designated drop off areas
- Properly stocks and stores all departmental supplies in self service areas
- Fills self serve beverage station with disposable cups, condiments and other supplies
- Manually refills the ice dispenser of self service stations in a safe and orderly manner
- Safely utilizes carts and step ladders in crowded service areas
- Adheres to all food & beverage control procedures
- Cleans all beverage department areas including but not limited to bar tops, under bar equipment, ware washing machines, refrigerators, shelving, back bar units, floors, floor sinks, drains and floor mats
- Removes soiled glassware and disposables from the casino floor and returns it to the bar for disposal and/or cleaning
- Trains new Bar Runners to follow departmental policy and procedures
- Performs other general equipment and supply cleaning, polishing , organization delivery and other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications for bar porter
- Repeatedly lifts and carries 50lbs
- Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities
- Must be pleasant, courteous
- At least 6 months of similar experience in a bar, lounge, nightclub or full service restaurant in a luxury setting
- Must provide full availability including nights, weekends and holidays
- At minimum 1 year experience as a kitchen porter, preferably in a high-volume nightclub or high-volume restaurant & bar
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Bar Porter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of bar porter. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for bar porter
- Manually refills ice dispenser of self-service stations in a safe and orderly manner
- Removes and disposes of all trash, cleaning receptacles and trash area
- Cleans all beverage department areas including, but not limited to, bar tops, under bar equipment, refrigerators, shelving, back bar units, floors, floor sinks and drains
- Removes soiled glassware and disposables from casino floor and returns to bar
- Checks and maintains the required bar stock
- Responsible for removing trash and disposing of all boxes
- Responsible for stocking bars with liquor, glasses and bar supplies
- Delivers glassware to Stewards
- Assists bartender as required
- Demonstrate full knowledge of all bars and keep bars properly stocked and cleaned
Qualifications for bar porter
- Ability to obtain Nevada food handlers safety card, alcohol awareness card and Nevada non-gaming card
- Polished appearance and demeanor
- At least six months experience in a bar, lounge, nightclub or full service restaurant in a luxury setting
- Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures
- Must provide at least 2 full days of availability each week
- Must have a Hawaii Liquor License
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a bar porter. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for bar porter
- Consistently deliver exceptional service to every guest while interacting and engaging with all guests
- Ability to maintain par levels of all products including, but not limited to, stocking, ordering
- Ability to practice time management by setting up bars, putting away orders before business demands
- Maintain company-issued uniform in good condition and report to work in authorized uniform as mandated by organization
- Respond to the Bartenders' needs by running for liquor, glassware, stock
- Respond to Bartenders’ needs by running for liquor, glassware, stock
- Restock ice
- Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed equipment and areas
- Clean and store designated stove cleaning carts in areas as assigned, following all sanitation requirements
- Handle all equipment and components carefully to prevent breakage and loss
Qualifications for bar porter
- Must be to provide at least 2 days of availability per week, Friday and Saturday availability preferred
- At least six months of experience in a bar, lounge, nightclub or full service restaurant in a luxury setting
- Familiarity with bar environment preferred
- One (1) year high volume hotel/casino or nightclub experience
- At least six months similar experience in a bar, lounge, nightclub or full service restaurant in a luxury setting
- At least one year of experience in a similar environment