Bartender

City Winery; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery seeks experienced bartenders who deliver exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of beverages, excellent service skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a lively atmosphere centered around hospitality and creativity.

Benefits

Comped concerts

Employee meal discounts

401K Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in fast-paced bartending environment.
• Strong positive guest service skills and hospitality mindset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Interact with patrons and manage transactions.
• Follow health and safety regulations in alcohol service.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Problem-solving

Wine knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award-winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that - we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life.

Who are you?
You're a rockstar with a passion for music, a love of wine, and a deep respect for hospitality. You know how to connect with people, but you're not just a people pleaser - you thrive under pressure and love making quick decisions that impact the business and culture. You know you have more to learn and are always looking for ways to grow, both personally and professionally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be a part of something bigger, you want to join a brand and culture that not only makes a difference, but also helps others INDULGE THEIR SENSES.

Who are we?
City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of top-notch events & experiences.

Why us?
Competitive pay plus generous benefits. An atmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities. A career trajectory within a growing company with abundant opportunities for advancement. A fun team of passionate individuals who share your love of hospitality and the opportunity to provide guests with unforgettable nights filled with music & wine.

Position Summary

Bartenders are responsible for delivering consistently exceptional guest experiences to all guests of City Winery. Duties include preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for all patrons, maximizing tasting bar and overall beverage sales by educating guests on beverage offerings, assess and anticipate guest needs, and make recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a bartender in a fast-paced, high-volume service environment and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences, exceed guest expectations, and strive to create a memorable experience at every City Winery visit
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Ability to execute professional guest service experience
• Ability to navigate venue conditions, including tight spaces, dark room and loud environment
• Ability to handle all guests with composure and hospitality
• Strong knowledge of wine, craft beer and craft spirits
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be fluently literate in English including ability to read, write, communicate, conduct basic business related mathematics, and able to accurately function a POS
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Overview of Responsibilities

• Provide positive guest experience including greeting, conversing with, and thanking departing guests
• Interact with guests, take orders, serve food and beverage, handle transactions, and support guest service needs from beginning to end
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons within standards of City Winery
• Upsell, increase check average, compete in sales incentives, drive marketing promotions & special events, and promote the City Winery brand
• Perform opening and closing duties including set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the area within the allotted timeframe not to exceed 20% or maximum of 2 hours of the scheduled shift time
• Interact with guests, take orders, and serve food as needed
• Assess guest needs and preferences, provide recommendations to upsell
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including enforcing laws and ordinances in the handling and provision of alcoholic beverages
• Handle payment transactions and maintain accurate cash drawer
• Adhere to and abide by cash handling procedures as per Company standards
• Serve wine, beer and liquor in proper proportions and glassware and charging proper prices for beverages
• Maintain a working knowledge of City Winery brand, history, culture, and programming, both in venue and restaurant
• Maintain menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen information and communicate this information tableside to guests
• Ensure proper amount of bar supplies and inventory is readily available at all times
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas including bar, floor, shelves, taps, coolers, and storage areas
• Attend trainings, tastings, meetings, as needed
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Perks & Benefits! Comped concerts and dining experiences, employee merchandise and meal discounts, FREE family meal, 401K Retirement Plan, Volunteer Opportunities, Flexible Spending Accounts including pre-tax commuter benefits and parking, & more depending on position and other Company eligibility requirements.

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