Bartender

Dufry Careers; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 15,153; 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;

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Job summary

HMSHost is hiring a Bartender at Albany International Airport for on-site service. Responsibilities include greeting customers, taking orders, mixing drinks, and handling payments while ensuring high-quality service and adherence to safety and cash handling policies.

The role requires knowledge of beverages, the ability to interact with customers and coworkers, and the physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Benefits are offered as part of employment with HMSHost.

Qualifications

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcohol.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and their presentation; stay updated on recipes.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and takes drink/food orders and up-sells when appropriate.
• Mixes beverages following recipes and product directions.
• Collects payments and operates cash registers according to cash handling policies.
• Adheres to alcohol awareness procedures and manages intoxicated guests.
• Follows HMSHost policies for customer service and cash handling.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked bar.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Product knowledge

Communication

Physical ability

Teamwork

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
• 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.

Location & Compensation

Airport Location: Albany Int'l Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $10.35 - $10.35

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

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”).