Bartender at Counting House

21c Museum Hotel Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels Durham is seeking a Bartender to provide timely, accurate and friendly service behind the bar, preparing beverages to recipe standards and ensuring guests are at least 21 years old. You will know the wine by the glass, specialty drinks, and maintain inventory while reporting income accurately during shifts.

We value strong communication, a professional appearance, and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Strong beverage knowledge and ability to guide guests on drink choices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follows all steps of service.
• Prepares drinks according to recipe standards.
• Knows wine by the glass and specialty beverages.
• Maintains stock levels and completes daily inventory.
• Ensures guests are at least 21 years old.
• Provides accurate reports of income during shift.
• Maintains a clean and orderly service area.
• Reports on time and collaborates with team.

Skills

Bev knowledge

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

Company Description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

Reports To: Beverage Manager, Food & Beverage Director

General Purpose: The Bartender provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for each guest.

Specific Responsibilities

• Follows all steps of service.
• Provides superior service behind the bar by preparing drinks according to recipe standards.
• Knows drink names, ingredients, method of preparation, appropriate glassware, and garnishes.
• Knows all wines by the glass and at least five wines in each category on the wine list in varying price ranges and styles.
• Knows specialty beverages, i.e., single malt scotches, cognacs, specialty drinks, and beer lists.
• Knows all menu descriptions of the bar menu and dining room menu.
• Ensures all stock is up to par levels.
• Completes daily inventory and informs servers/managers/bar back of any changes.
• Verifies all guests are at least 21 years of age.
• Provides prompt, accurate report of all income received during shift.
• Sells beverages responsibly with the customer's best interest in mind.
• Maintains smooth flow of service between bar and server requests.
• Completes all side work as outlined in the manual.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shifts.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.
• Maintains a clean, orderly appearance in the restaurant service area.
• Assists with/executes any tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Follows all proper sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Exhibits strong beverage knowledge.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm