Bartender

HMSHost; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company 1%

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growth op

Referral program – refer a friend and

Job summary

HMSHost in Cary, NC is seeking a bartender to greet guests, take orders, mix drinks, and serve beverages while keeping a clean and efficient bar. You will handle payments, follow alcohol policies, and provide outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of bartending experience, knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This on-site position offers benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages.
• At least 1 year bartending experience; high-volume environment preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and beverage preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take food and drink orders.
• Mix beverages following recipes and standard procedures.
• Collect payments and operate cash registers per policy; secure funds.
• Communicate order times and issues to management and servers.
• Provide high quality service to customers and team members.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and compliant bar area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Upselling

Cash handling

Tools

Cash registers

Alcohol knowledge

Job description

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

• 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.

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 up 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 andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard 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