Bartender

Dufry Careers; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Meal and transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost at Anchorage Airport is seeking a Bartender to greet customers, take orders, mix cocktails, and serve beverages. You will handle payments, maintain bar cleanliness, and ensure timely service while upselling where possible.

The role requires knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site position at the airport with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience in a high-volume or fast-casual dining environment preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and their preparation.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders, and up-sell when appropriate.
• Mix beverages following recipes and product directions.
• Handle payments and operate cash registers per company policy.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Cash registers

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

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.

Airport Location: Anchorage Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $13.00 to $13.00

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

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”).

Nearest Major Market: Alaska

Nearest Secondary Market: Anchorage