Bartender at Counting House

21c Museum Hotels; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Durham, NC is seeking a Bartender to deliver timely, accurate, and friendly beverage service while upholding high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following service steps, crafting drinks to recipe standards, knowing menu items, managing stock, verifying 21+ guests, and maintaining bar cleanliness and flow of service. This role requires flexible hours and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.

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 and beer lists.
• Ensures all stock is up to par levels.
• Completes daily inventory and informs servers/managers/bar back of changes.
• Verifies all guests are at least 21 years of age.
• Maintains smooth flow of service between bar and server requests.
• Completes all side work as outlined in the manual.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Bev knowledge

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