Bartender at Counting House

Accor Hotels; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Durham, NC seeks a friendly Bartender to deliver timely, accurate, and engaging service while crafting the highest quality beverages.

You will know the bar menu, ensure proper stock, perform daily inventory, verify guest ages, and work closely with the team to maintain a smooth service flow.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong communication and friendly, professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer; ability to suggest pairings.

Responsibilities

• Follows all steps of service.
• Prepares drinks according to recipe standards.
• Knows drink names, ingredients, methods, glassware, and garnishes.
• Maintains stock levels and performs daily inventory.
• Verifies guests are at least 21 years old.
• Provides accurate reports of income during shifts.
• Maintains smooth service flow between bar and servers.
• Completes side work and adheres to sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Drink knowledge

Multi-tasking

Availability nights/weekends

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.

Come join our Flock!

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