Be Part of a Friendly Team!

Smokehouse BBQ and Brews is a place where food isn’t simply eaten. To us, it’s so much more than that. We like to savor each and every hearty bite on our plate. Food is what brings family and friends to the table for good conversation, savory meals, and memorable experiences! When you walk through our doors, you’ll be welcomed with a friendly smile and mouth-watering smells. That’s home cookin’. Low N’ slow. All done by an exceptional team! 

Everyone wants to be part of an exceptional team, so come join the Smokehouse BBQ and Brews family today!

What we expect from you:

• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the daily responsibilities of the role!
• Reliable transportation and a commitment to show up on time to every shift - ready to work hard alongside your teammates
• Your commitment to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, but especially - your willingness to have FUN!

Here’s what we offer to you:

• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses at $375 each – refer a hardworking friend, they get hired and you earn some extra cash!
• Opportunity to be part of something bigger (Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. hospitality group) – work in your business unit, but choose to make extra cash or gain varied experience working in other businesses within the hospitality group. The more you know, the more you grow!
• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pay
• A “work-to-live”, not a “live-to-work” workplace!

Smokehouse BBQ and Brews is part of the Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., hospitality group. Our other businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, The Bakery at Miller’s and Locally Made Food Shop.

Bartender - Full Service Bar - Part-time Available

Position Summary

The Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Bartender must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills. Position responsible for ensuring guests’ enjoyment. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to your job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Welcoming each guest personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times
• Making guests feel appreciated through your actions
• Working as a team with all coworkers in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Working with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to the company’s standards at all times
• Mixes, garnishes, and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes
• Inputs drink orders into computer immediately, collects money from guests for drinks served and makes change
• Arranging bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display
• Washing and sterilizes stemware
• Counting drinks guests are served and tracking open bar tabs
• Anticipating guest’s needs and follow the half-full rule when offering another drink; remains alert of guest signals (raising a hand, looking directly at you, etc.), and acknowledges guest so they know you will be right with them
• Learning guests’ names, occupations, and favorite drinks
• Responsibly serving alcohol and remaining aware of guests’ state of intoxication
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Be of legal age to serve alcohol
• State applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of Company’s food and beverage specifications
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. This position required the occasional exposure to sharp machinery, broken glass, metal cans, and heat sources with some potential for injury. The employee is frequently required to wash hands. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Updated 06/28/2022