Bartender - J1

HHM Hospitality; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic hospitality team as a Bartender, where you will create memorable experiences by serving drinks and food with a smile. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth within the food and beverage management path. You will maintain a clean bar area, ensure guest satisfaction, and manage beverage inventory while adhering to safety and sustainability practices. With competitive wages and a variety of benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off, this position is perfect for those passionate about hospitality and eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Daily Pay option

Free basic life insurance

Access to TELUS Health

Travel discounts

Commuter transit and parking benefits

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Educational and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous bartending or mixologist experience required.
• Food Sanitation certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve beverages and food in a friendly and timely manner.
• Maintain clean and organized bar areas and monitor guest satisfaction.
• Assist with beverage inventory management and complete beverage requisitions.

Skills

Bartending/Mixology

Customer Service

Food Sanitation

TIPS Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Bartender

Serve beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, achieving a high level of guest satisfaction.

Your Growth Path

Beverage Manager/Restaurant Supervisor – Restaurant Manager – Food & Beverage Manager

Your Focus

• Maintain clean and organized bar areas.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
• Prepare and serve drinks and/or food orders.
• Take orders, serve, and clear food and beverages at tables in bar and lounge areas, if applicable.
• Issue guest checks and complete the payment process.
• Follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels.
• Perform required side work before shift end.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores and work to improve departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Assist with beverage inventory management.
• Follow sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and adhere to MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High school diploma preferred.
• TIPS certification is a plus.
• Previous bartending/mixologist experience or equivalent training required.
• Food Sanitation certification is a plus; required within 90 days of employment.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full-time and part-time roles.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k)) company match.
• Daily Pay option.
• Free basic life insurance.
• Access to TELUS Health for work-life resources.
• Travel discounts.
• Commuter transit and parking benefits.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program.

Work Context

• Work schedule varies; may include holidays, weekends, and different shifts.
• Requires standing for long periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other protected group.

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