Bartender

Lark Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluebird Hunter Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark, is seeking a part-time bartender to welcome guests, take orders and craft beverages with care. You will maintain the lounge, ensure accuracy in POS, and support bar operations in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation is $18-$20 per hour plus tips. This on-site role requires friendly service, basic cash handling, and knowledge of beverages, with a focus on guest satisfaction and smooth lounge flow.

Qualifications

• Engage guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Knowledge of beverages and menu items; answer questions and suggest options.
• Ability to upsell and enhance guest experience through product descriptions.
• Accurate order entry on POS and cash handling.
• Maintain lounge cleanliness and organization; follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide attentive service.
• Maintain lounge space cleanliness and organization.
• Describe beverages, promotions and menu items; make recommendations.
• Ring in orders accurately and balance cash; process payments.
• Stock bar items, glassware and assist with bar setup and closing tasks.

Skills

Guest service

POS operation

Cash handling

Beverage knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Locations

Bluebird Hunter Lodge
Hunter, NY 12442, USA

• On-site
• Rate: $20 USD per hour
• Hunter Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: BARTE001632

Description

Compensation: $18-20 per hour + tips

• Engage guests in a professional manner with a warm greeting
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, upkeep, organization and maintenance of the lounge space
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, additions and promotions; answer all questions about beverages and food; assess their needs and preferences to make suggestions
• Up-sell/suggestively sell food and beverages by describing each item in an appealing way to increase check average and broaden guest's experience
• Accurately ring in orders on POS (Point of sales) quickly, in proper sequence and use appropriate charges
• Assure needs of guests are continually being met in a courteous and professional manner throughout the duration of their visit
• Maintain food and beverage control (i.e., liquor portion control, age verification); follow guidelines and practices outlined in TIPs training
• Measure and mix beverages as ordered, in accordance with company procedures and policies
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing and handling intoxicated guests
• Stock the bar, polish glasses, fill ice bins, clean, and tasks necessary for smooth operation and guest service
• Promptly prepare bills for items ordered, collect and process payments, enter into POS system, make change correctly, and make charge transactions accurately
• Handle house bank and follow all cash handling procedures
• Reconcile and balance all sales transactions at the end of each shift; generate closing reports
• Arrange bottles, glasses and bar items in an attractive manner which meets our standards
• Pass all required job-related tests
• Properly wash glassware using bar sinks/and or dishwashers
• Safely use appropriate cleaning compounds and chemicals; comply with health and safety regulations, policies, procedures

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