Bartender

Responsibilities:
Opening Duties & Daily Preparation:

• Clean and sanitise bar counters, shelves, glassware, equipment, and workstations before service.
  
• Prepare daily fresh juices, including at least 3 portions of pineapple juice, 3 portions of orange juice, and 1 portion of watermelon juice, in accordance with approved production quantities.
  
• Wash, cut, portion, label, and properly refrigerate fruits, herbs, and cocktail garnishes.
  
• Prepare a minimum of 100 assorted garnishes daily, including at least 10 pieces of each required garnish type, subject to the day's approved production plan.
  
• Ensure adequate ice, clean glassware, spirits, syrups, juices, and other beverage ingredients are available.
  
• Inspect bar equipment and organise the bar for efficient service.
  

Beverage Preparation & Customer Service:

• Prepare cocktails, mocktails, fresh juices, smoothies, and other beverages according to Tastiva's standard recipes.
  
• Maintain consistent drink taste, portion sizes, presentation, and serving standards.
  
• Prepare customer orders accurately and promptly, especially during busy service periods.
  
• Maintain professional communication with Front Desk, waiters, and kitchen staff.
  
• Follow responsible alcohol-service practices.
  

Inventory Management & Accountability:

• Monitor spirits, mixers, syrups, fruits, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
• Record daily stock movement, breakages, spoilage, and wastage accurately.
  
• Prevent unnecessary wastage, overpouring, and unauthorised use of inventory.
  
• Report shortages, damaged products, and equipment faults immediately.
• Maintain accurate stock records and comply with all inventory control procedures.

Closing Duties:

• Thoroughly clean and sanitise the bar, equipment, and workstations.
  
• Store remaining juices, fruits, garnishes, and ingredients under appropriate food-safety conditions.
  
• Complete daily closing stock counts and reconcile usage.
  
• Prepare and submit requisitions for the following day's operations.
  
• Submit daily reports covering stock shortages, wastage, breakages, and operational concerns.
  
• Secure bar equipment, ingredients, and inventory before closing.
  

Requirements:

• Previous professional bartending or mixology experience in a restaurant, hotel, lounge, or hospitality establishment.
  
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, mocktails, spirits, fresh juices, and beverage presentation.
  
• Ability to follow standard recipes and maintain consistency.
  
• Excellent personal hygiene, organisation, and attention to detail.
  
• Good inventory management and record-keeping skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple drink orders.
  
• Honesty, punctuality, discipline, and strong teamwork.
  
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  
• Ability to provide valid identification, including NIN.
  
• References from previous employers and two reliable guarantors may be required before employment.
  

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja, FCT.