Bartender

Jose Andres Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Food discount

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Jose Andres Group in New York is seeking a professional Bartender to deliver outstanding hospitality across our venues. You will handle bar operations, craft handmade cocktails, and engage guests with knowledgeable descriptions of menu items.

The role requires staying active on your feet for long shifts, lifting up to 15 lbs, and collaborating with Front of House and Kitchen teams to create an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis.
• May be required to lift trays weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Exceed guests’ expectations by providing an authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, professional culinary experience paired with impeccable service and hospitality.
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of front of house and back of house teammates.
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• Pursue continuous learning and expand knowledge of food and beverage.
• Articulate appealing descriptions of menu items, including ingredients and cooking methods.
• Participate in R&D for cocktail creations with the team and the Head Bartender.

Skills

Table settings

Menu knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Stamina

Cash handling / POS

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

BARTENDER

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour plus tips (tip credit applies)

Company Overview:

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands. We are looking for Bartenders to join our team!

What we would like from you:

• Exceed guests’ expectations by providing anauthentic, friendly, enthusiastic, professional culinary experience paired with impeccableserviceand a genuine sense of hospitality.
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu ofhandmadecocktails.
• Apassionfor continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active andinnovativeapproach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
• Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Participates in the R&D part of cocktails creations with the team, Head Bartender and JAG Cocktail Innovator.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry-leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Requirements

Skills & Conditions

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
  

Jose Andres Group

restaurants span across America, including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, and of course, Washington, DC, and Dubai. Soon Los Angeles. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer.