Bartender

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with match

Team member stay discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Disability & life insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, CT is seeking a Bartender to craft cocktails using wine and spirits knowledge and deliver personable service in our social venues. You will create memorable experiences and upsell thoughtfully.

You will greet guests, take orders, operate the POS, maintain bar cleanliness, and collaborate with cross-trained team members across outlets. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wine and spirits and ability to pair drinks with courses.
• Experience in fine dining or high-volume bar service is required.
• Craft cocktails knowledge and technique are essential.
• Ability to upsell beverages and create memorable guest interactions.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, days, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders; serve drinks and food per standards.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization; stock and inventory awareness.
• Operate POS and cash drawer with accuracy and efficiency.
• Cross-train to support all outlets within the venue.
• Provide attentive, personalized guest experiences and build rapport.

Skills

Wine & spirits knowledge

Craft cocktails

Guest rapport

Flexible schedule

Part or full time

ServSafe / beverage certification

Inventory awareness

Hygiene standards

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

Job description

Embark on a rewarding journey with our team as a Bartender. You will not just serve drinks; you will be the curator of heartfelt moments, the alchemist of flavors, and the heartbeat of our social haven. The bartender is responsible for creating cocktails in a timely manner with proper technical skill.

Responsibilities

• Provides positive guest recognition and relations through personal performance and attention to guest history, including familiarizing yourself with regular patrons and VIP guests.
• Greets guests in a timely and professional manner, takes guests’ orders, and serves food and beverages according to standards and established service sequence.
• Responds to guest questions and provides suggestions regarding food and beverages with an aggressive approach to up‑selling.
• Team members are cross‑trained to work all food and beverage outlets, including indoor and outdoor areas.
• Operates the point of sale and inventory system, and follows responsible cash drawer practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive wine and spirits knowledge
• Minimum 2 years of fine dining or high volume experience
• Craft cocktail knowledge
• Possess an engaging personality and able to build rapport with guests
• Superior grooming and hygiene standards
• Maintain all standards of cleanliness and organization of the bar area
• Inventory control
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, days and evenings
• Able to work part or full time
• Responsible Beverage certification
• ServSafe certification or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Team Member Stay Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Task Force Opportunities
• Career Growth
• Voluntary plans: short- and long-term disability, additional life insurance coverage, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage, and legal insurance
• 401(k) program with a 4% match on employee contributions after one year

Eligibility to enroll in our benefits is based on the applicable waiting period and employment status. Some benefits may require an employee contribution. The Plan documents supersede this description.

MFI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MFI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.