Bartender

HMSHost; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player as a Bartender, where you'll create memorable experiences for guests. This role involves greeting customers, preparing a variety of beverages, and ensuring top-notch service in a bustling environment. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive workplace culture, you'll thrive in a role that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive compensation and a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance, making this position a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and customer engagement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Meal Benefits

Transportation Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail preparation.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take drink/food orders, ensuring high service quality.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails according to recipes.
• Handle cash transactions and maintain a clean bar area.

Skills

Bartending Experience

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Knowledge of Beverages

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Airport Location: La Guardia Airport F&B

Advertised Compensation: $10.20 to $10.20

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 upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up-sell” products
2. Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
3. 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
4. Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
5. Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
6. Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
2. Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
3. Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
4. Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
5. Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
6. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
7. Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
8. Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Source: HMSHost