Bartender

Dufry Careers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

HMSHost at Pittsburgh International Airport is seeking a Bartender to greet customers, take orders, mix cocktails, and serve drinks in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure accuracy, up-sell products, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar while following safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role requires knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a full-time on-site position with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience or related high-volume service.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and beverage preparation.
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers, takes drink orders, and upsells when appropriate.
• Follows recipes and prepares beverages accurately.
• Collects payments and operates the cash register.
• Maintains cleanliness and stocking of the bar area.
• Adheres to all safety, sanitation and alcohol policies.

Skills

Bartending experience

Guest service

Alcohol knowledge

Cash handling

Communication

Physical strength

Job description

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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
• 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:Pittsburgh Int'l Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation:$5.00to

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 up local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up‑sell” products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• 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
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

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

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).