Bartender

Hornblower; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver high-quality beverages aboard the cruise fleet. You will provide hospitable service, follow recipes precisely, and maintain bar cleanliness while handling POS transactions and guest inquiries.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of bartending experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team focused on guest satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required.
• At least one year of bartending experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of beverage recipes.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detail orientation and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Able to convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers.
• Maintain professional appearance as per standards.
• Must be available for nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in Our RESPECT Service System.
• Accurately follow recipes for all beverages; knowledge of offerings and prices.
• Provide prompt and consistent bar service to guests and servers.
• Set up and break down bar; stock per par specifications; clean bar per SOPs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the bar and all areas and equipment.
• Accurately charge guests for onboard purchases; enter orders in POS; handle payment and change.
• Provide information on beverages, food menu descriptions, entertainment options, cruise routes and points of interest.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful Bartender mixes high-quality beverages, provides prompt and consistent service at guest and service bars, is hospitable and cordial to guests and coworkers, acts safely and responsibly, and is knowledgeable about the vessel and the skyline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in Our RESPECT Service System.
• Accurately follow recipes for all beverages; must have thorough knowledge of all beverage offerings and prices.
• Provide prompt and consistent bar service to guests and servers throughout the cruise.
• Set up and break down bar - stock and restock bar according to prescribed par specifications, clean bar thoroughly in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bar and all common areas and service stations, clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment, bar tops, refrigerators, and all other equipment and work areas.
• Accurately charge guests for onboard purchases; enter order into the point-of-sale system, collect payment and return all change.
• Provide information to guests including beverage and food menu descriptions, entertainment options, cruise routes and points of interest.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required.
• At least one (1) year of previous bartending experience is required.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of beverage recipes.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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