Bartender

Major Food Group; Town of Cornwall (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Growth Opportunities

Progressive Paid Time Off

Generous Dining Allowance

Unlimited Referral Program

Job summary

Major Food Group is hiring part-time bartenders for THE GRILL, a midcentury New York chophouse at The Seagram Building. You will prepare beverages, greet guests, and take orders while delivering a superior guest experience.

The role requires knowledge of spirits and cocktails, stand/walk for long shifts, and proficiency with POS systems. Prior Michelin- or NY Times-starred restaurant experience is a plus, with generous dining allowances and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of serving experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants.
• Knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine and beer.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; lift up to 30 lbs.
• Proficient with POS systems, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and present bar menu.
• Check IDs and ensure legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Wine & cocktails knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Word

Excel

Job description

FOH - Hourly Part Time Band 5 Grill, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3694

Salary Range: $11.35 To $11.35 Hourly

Major Food Group is hiring part-time Bartenders to join our team at THE GRILL located at The Seagram Building.

THE GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plan and present bar menu
• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Greet guests in a timely manner and take orders
• Process cash and credit card transactions following appropriate procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team
• Monthly liquor inventory
• Inventory variance analysis
• Order all liquor product
• Order bar sundries – ice, garnishes, bar mixers
• Inventory efficiency – ensure all product has application and purpose
• Invoice processing
• Receive and stock liquor product
• Liquor room - cleanliness and organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine, beer and proper technique.
• Possesses and exhibits the drive to provide exceptional service.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 30 lbs.
• Proficient in computer skills including POS systems, Word and Excel.
• At least 3-5 years of serving experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants.
• Previous experience in Michelin-starred (1, 2, or 3) and/or NY Times (2 or more stars) is preferred.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.