Bartender

Hospitality Jobs Hotspot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality Jobs Hotspot is seeking an experienced bartender to provide guests with an exceptional drinking experience while expertly preparing cocktails and beverages.

You will work in a fast-paced team environment, maintain bar cleanliness, handle payments, and ensure accurate stock and safety during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the drink menu and beverage recipes.
• Customer service skills to create a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work well in a team and think on your feet.
• Availability to work daily, especially nights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems.
• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles
• Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools
• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks
• Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies
• Transport supplies to bar set-up area
• Wash soiled glassware
• Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area
• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
• Process all payment methods
• Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas

Skills

Drink menu knowledge

Customer service

Team player

Problem-solving

Night shift availability

Job description

The bartender provides customers with an experience beyond beverages. This position requires a strong understanding of the drink menu in addition to other popular beverage recipes. Bartenders aid in creating a positive experience for guests with their sociable attitudes and engaging personalities. They must work well in a team environment and maintain the ability to think on their feet while ensuring quality and accuracy of orders. Candidates must offer availability daily, particularly during night shifts.

Responsibilities to include:

• Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems
• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles
• Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools
• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks
• Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies
• Transport supplies to bar set-up area
• Wash soiled glassware
• Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area
• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
• Process all payment methods
• Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas