Barman

HMSHost; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO / paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a friendly bartender to greet guests, take drink orders, mix cocktails and serve beverages while delivering top quality service. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and guest engagement in a fast-paced setting.

Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits is essential, as is cash handling and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a non-exempt, on-site position with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age to serve alcohol as required by state law.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and proper presentation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take beverage orders, upsell where appropriate.
• Prepare cocktails and serve beer and other beverages according to recipes.
• Handle transactions and cash with accurate cash handling.
• Maintain clean and stocked bar area and ensure compliance with policies.
• Adhere to HMSHost policies on alcohol service and safety.

Skills

Bartending experience

Bev knowledge

Cash handling

Communication

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus

Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary:

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to "up-sell" products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").

Source: HMSHost