Bartender

Bar Bedford; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bar Bedford is seeking a friendly, energetic bartender to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced setting. You will stock, prepare, and serve beverages while engaging Guests with menu guidance and pairing suggestions.

Responsibilities include taking and transmitting orders, ensuring timely service, and maintaining bar cleanliness. The role requires English fluency, physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and a team-oriented attitude for a smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience required.
• Positive interpersonal skills required.
• Must speak English fluently.
• Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bar for service by stocking all necessary fruits, juices, spirits, bitters, etc.
• Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for dining room and bar Guests
• Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu offering, offering beverages, suggesting courses, explaining any additions to the menu, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, answering allergy/dietary restriction, and food preparation and sourcing questions
• Inform Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or other bar-lab venues on property and/or locally
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar-lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies
• Stay updated on current menu choices, menu additions, available menu modifications, and any unavailable items
• Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices and ringing appropriate items into POS; identifying patrons' dietary needs and special requests and any other necessary identifier
• Fire courses according to kitchen and Guest needs
• Ensure Guests orders make it to them in a timely manner, properly made, and with the correct accompaniments
• Respond to additional Guest requests; involving a manager for unusual or difficult requests
• Maintain bar by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills and/or other special needs
• Properly describe, open, and pour beverages
• Correctly obtain payment by totaling charges, issuing bill, tendering payment, returning change or credit card and signature slip to Guest
• Retrieving signed credit card or room charge slip prior to Guest departure and thanking them for their visit
• Contribute to team effort by assisting other staff as time allows
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by manager
• Fill in for absent staff as needed
• Assist with special events as needed
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently
• Promptly address Guest service issues and refer to management when necessary
• Additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and/or restaurant cleanliness

Skills

Bartending experience

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Job description

Bartenders are responsible for positive Guest interactions while serving Guests in a friendly and efficient manner. Bartenders play an integral role in ensuring our Guests have exceptional dining experiences. At all times, Bartenders are expected to be attentive to our Guests’ needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

The right person will be passionate about food, beverage, and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our Guests. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing disposition and previous experience working as a Bartender in a bustling, fast-paced restaurant setting. Bartender shifts maybe breakfast, lunch, or dinner; and will include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

Prepare bar for service by stocking all necessary fruits, juices, spirits, bitters, etc.

Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for dining room and bar Guests

Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu offering, offering beverages, suggesting courses, explaining any additions to the menu, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, answering allergy/dietary restriction, and food preparation and sourcing questions

Inform Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or other bar-lab venues on property and/or locally

Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar-lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies

Stay updated on current menu choices, menu additions, available menu modifications, and any unavailable items

Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices and ringing appropriate items into POS; identifying patrons' dietary needs and special requests and any other necessary identifier

Fire courses according to kitchen and Guest needs

Ensure Guests orders make it to them in a timely manner, properly made, and with the correct accompaniments

Respond to additional Guest requests; involving a manager for unusual or difficult requests

Maintain bar by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills and/or other special needs

Properly describe, open, and pour beverages

Correctly obtain payment by totaling charges, issuing bill, tendering payment, returning change or credit card and signature slip to Guest

Retrieving signed credit card or room charge slip prior to Guest departure and thanking them for their visit

Contribute to team effort by assisting other staff as time allows

Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by manager

Fill in for absent staff as needed

Assist with special events as needed

Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently

Promptly address Guest service issues and refer to management when necessary

Additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and/or restaurant cleanliness

Qualifications:

Previous bartending experience required

Positive interpersonal skills required

Must speak English fluently

Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

Works well and efficiently under pressure

Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff and management