Bartender

Company: Taco Bamba Taqueria
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: A Bartender is responsible for providing excellent, efficient customer service to all guests, with a focus area of the bar. Bartenders will ring in food and drink orders, make drinks, provide excellent service, bus the bar, and do prep for service. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Service Greeting guests upon arrival. Providing excellent customer service during guests dining experience, from entry to the restaurant through departure and everything in between, with a focus on the bar. Memorize the menu at your location. Memorize cocktail recipes for your location. Cash handling. Ability to complete internal health audits. Sanitation Sweep and mop floors. Maintain beverage and salsa stations. Clean bathrooms. Sanitize and wipe down tables and other surfaces. Complete opening and closing procedures as directed by your supervisor. Prep Portion out prepared food for service. Prepare to go boxes for the kitchen. Prepare Agua Frescas and other nonalcoholic scratch products. Prepare garnishes and syrups for cocktails. ATTITUDE Friendly Possess a sense of urgency Thoughtful Natural ability to connect with others quickly Intuitive QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Able to speak English. Comfortable working with a team. Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction. Able to take constructive criticism. Ability to read and follow instructions. Good verbal communication skills. Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.) Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly. Preferred Prior experience in a retail or restaurant job, specifically as a barback or bartender. Knowledgeable of basic measurements (ounces, cups, etc). Knowledgeable of basic liquor laws in your stores jurisdiction. Knowledgeable of alcohol pairings and tastings. Bonus points for Mezcal knowledge. Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.) Local Alcohol Handler's certification (if applicable) Can speak English and Spanish Requirements: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Able to lift 25 pounds. Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted. Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks. Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant. Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant. Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment.

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