Job description

We're hiring experienced bartenders with winning attitudes who are energetic, hard-working, fast on their feet, and have a sense of adventure. You will be representing Ma’am Saab’s iconic bar featuring the architecture, sights and sounds from the streets of Pakistan - delivering an elevated culinary and craft cocktail and mocktail experience for our guests.

Ma’am Saab was originally conceived as a popup in 2019, Chef Maryam Ghaznavi and partner Raheel Gauba introduced South Carolina to its first Pakistani restaurant. As their flagship restaurant in downtown Charleston opening at the same location as the iconic and historic Jestines Kitchen, Ma’am Saab’s mission is to take guests on a chef-driven journey into the cities, villages and homes of rural and urban Pakistan. Featured in Thrillist as one of the best restaurants in America and Cosmopolitan as one of 21 Best Restaurants in Charleston, we invite you to be part of the team that made it all happen. We offer attractive benefits and a great work-life balance which includes a 5 days a week schedule with dinner service only. You will have Sundays and Mondays off.

The Ideal Candidate will be aged 21 or over with a minimum of two years of high volume restaurant experience. As a bartender, you have the heart of an artist whose passion lies in the creation of a perfectly crafted cocktail. You’re capable of mixing traditional drinks as well as developing creative libations (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to suit our adventurous cuisine. In your downtime, you enjoy connecting with your bar guests and making a lasting impression and long term relationships.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities include setting up the bar for dinner service. As a chef-driven kitchen, you’ll remain educated on our frequently changing menu offerings and respond promptly to any requests or questions about our menus and dietary restrictions. Deliver a charismatic and exceptional experience to guests to inspire them to become repeat customers. You will create, prepare, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the drink recipes. Promote and up-sell drinks while exercising prudent portion controls. Receive orders and serve food to patrons dining at the bar. Prepare and present final bill, process payment, and report all gratuities received to comply with the IRS standards of reporting income. Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner. Assist in the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies. Perform all required side work. Keep the bar free from used glasses, plates, napkins, and other containers. Wash and polish glasses and utensils. Maintain clean shelves that glasses are stored on. Ensure proper par levels on all beer, liquor, and wine. Maintain and update deviances on par sheets and work with manager on duty to update. Restock all beverage items and ingredients daily per par levels. Receive all orders and check invoices to ensure everything has arrived per the order. Perform regular inventory. Consistently meet all best practice standards set in the employee handbook and during training. Maintain a safe and secure work environment. Recognize and potentially address, with the assistance of management, intoxicated, disruptive, or threatening patrons. Perform transactions accurately and efficiently via Toast POS. Perform opening/closing tasks and side-work duties as a self-starter. Ensure all local, state, and federal laws regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages are obeyed.

Your personal attributes for success includes your arrival on time for each shift and being a dependable member of the team.Bartending experience in a high volume restaurant is a definite plus. Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player. Ability to maintain a great camaraderie and communicate effectively with managers, employees while creating a personal experience for all guests. Be able to stand for long periods with the ability to kneel, push, pull and lift. Must have the ability to lift up to 30lbs.

The pay rates and ranges provided are an average and include tips. Please note that tips change month to month and season to season. Pay rates and ranges are not guaranteed as tips are given at the sole discretion of our guests.

Ma’am Saab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ma’am Saab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Benefits:

• Free meal per shift + Merch discounts
• Discounts at Malika Mt. Pleasant and James Island
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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