Bartender

Inns of Aurora; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

401K program

Employee discount across properties

Job summary

Inns of Aurora, LLC is seeking an experienced bartender to provide attentive service at our bar and dining area. Responsibilities include serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, memorizing recipes, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

Applicants should have prior bartending experience, a TIPS certification if possible, and a professional appearance. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience.
• Maintain neat and professional appearance.
• High level of professionalism and passion for the industry.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with servers, bartenders, chefs and IOA staff.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and food regs.

Responsibilities

• Serve wine, beer, liquor and other beverages to guests.
• Memorize drink recipes and prepare a varied menu of mixed drinks.
• Stock bar with beverages and supplies; assist with bar menus.
• Check IDs, enforce age restrictions, and maintain safe, responsible service.
• Present checks, collect payments, and cash out guests with receipts.
• Maintain clean glasses, utensils and bar area; end-of-shift cleaning tasks.

Skills

Bartending experience

TIPS certification

Team player

Job description

Sub Minimum wage plus tips

Position Purpose:

INNS OF AURORA, LLC. CORE VALUES:

While our employees’ skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same. As an Inns of Aurora, LLC employee, learning and exemplifying these characteristics is a key part to your success. All Inns of Aurora employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics as defined in the Inns of Aurora, LLC handbook:

• Courage
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Judgment
• Respect for others

• The Bartender is responsible for serving drinks to bar and dining room guests while creating and maintaining a fun, yet safe and responsible environment.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Serve wine, beer, liquor and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests

• Memorize drink recipes and prepare a varied menu of mixed drinks for guests

• Serve snack or food items to guests seated at bar area

• Receive and prepare drink orders from guests or servers

• Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with repeat guests

• Check identification for guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcoholic drinks

• Remain aware of guest alcohol limits and level of orderliness at the bar per TIPS training

• Cut fruit for specialty drinks

• Stock bar with adequate amounts of wine, beer, liquor and other beverages

• Stock other bar related supplies, as needed

• Assist with creation of bar menus

• Plan, organize and control the operations in the bar area

• Present checks, collect payment and cash out each guest correctly with transaction receipts

• Complete and check cash-out at the end of shift

• Clean glasses, utensils and bar equipment

• Mop and scrub floors, sinks, coolers and counters at the end of each shift

• Complete all side work and daily cleaning tasks

• Adhere to other cleaning duties required at end of shift

• Attend all mandatory training and meetings

• Maintain positive and helpful attitude with all guests and employees

• Maintain professional demeanor and adhere to proper dress policy, as defined in the IOA handbook

• Follow guidelines and expectations as stated in the employee handbook

• Report all issues in the dining area to restaurant management team

• Other duties, as assigned

• Previous bartending experience

• Ability to maintain neat, professional and clean appearance and practices

• High level of professionalism and passion for the industry

• Ability to work while standing for long periods of time

• Ability to work in a team environment with servers, bartenders, chefs and other Inns of Aurora employees

• Ability to adhere to proper food regulation standard and health and safety standards

• Ability to maintain calm and collected demeanor under stressful and fast-paced working conditions

• Flexibility with guests and hourly schedules

PREFERENCES

• Local wine, food and fine-dining knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety procedures

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• TIPS certification; will train as needed

We are proud to offer outstanding benefits to all of our employees.

• Full-time employees, those working 30 hours per week or more on average, are offered competitive medical and dental benefits, as well as generous paid time off packages.
• Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K program and supplementary benefits.
• We are particularly proud to offer all of our employees a highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties.