Bartender

Hard Rock Cafe; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health benefits

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe in New York seeks an experienced bartender to deliver legendary guest experiences. You will pour drinks to recipe, manage a fast-paced service and upsell with confidence, while maintaining bar cleanliness and stock control.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least two years of high-volume bartending. Some states require food safety certification. We offer health benefits and a lively team culture in a busy national landmark location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of high-volume bartending experience.
• Food safety certification may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Make drinks to recipe and supervise proper alcohol service.
• Serve food and handle cash/payments.
• Operate point-of-sale system and maintain cash drawer integrity.
• Check IDs for guests who appear under 30 and upsell effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area and manage stock levels.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well‑being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members to stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.

Job Description

With venues in 74 countries, including 183 cafés, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music‑related merchandise and Hard Rock Live performance venues. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises cafés across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, as well as owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide.

The bartender is the stepping stone—the first area of service for guests before arriving at their tables. It is essential to provide the guests with a positive experience before they step out of the bar. As a Hard Rock Café bartender, you will assume the role of tour guide, communicator, showman, decision‑maker, memorabilia curator and musician at heart.

Responsibilities

• Make drinks to spec recipe.
• Demonstrate responsible alcohol service.
• Serve food.
• Handle cash and other forms of payment.
• Make proficient sales transactions using a point‑of‑sale system.
• Properly check I.D.s for guests who appear to be under 30 years old.
• Maintain proper cash drawer balances.
• Direct guests to areas and restrooms.
• Demonstrate impeccable product knowledge.
• Suggestive selling using proven techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Maintain proper product pars through bar pulls and inventories.
• Stock liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.
• Properly label, date, cover and refrigerate prepped items for the bar.
• Maintain a proper 3‑compartment sink—sanitizing equipment, utensils and glassware.
• Perform opening, closing and side duties—setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor, etc.
• Answer questions accurately and politely.
• Create memorable experiences.
• Entertain guests to create “raving fans.”

Experience, Education, Certification

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of high‑volume bartending experience (required).
• In some U.S. states, a food safety certification program may be required before serving food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card (e.g., California law requires this).

Skills

• Remain calm in a hectic, fast‑paced atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a high level of organization, attention‑to‑detail and a sense of urgency.
• Display a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the corporate office and cafés during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

• In some U.S. states, a legal minimum age is required to serve food and alcohol – check with the person interviewing you to ensure you meet these requirements.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Practice all general safety standards.
• Perform duties that require bending and reaching.
• Maintain a well‑groomed appearance.
• Follow all uniform guidelines.
• Recycle products where possible.
• Maintain HRC’s 5 core values and mission statement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hard Rock International is an equal‑opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Hard Rock to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.

Disclaimer: While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).