Bartender (Part-Time)

Longfellow Hotel; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Hotel Stays Across New Eng-

Discounted meals at Twinflower Café

Health insurance including dental and

IRA plan matching 3%

Discounted rates at hotels, spa and F&

All employees discounts

Job summary

Longfellow Hotel is seeking a friendly bartender for Five of Clubs to craft cocktails, pour wines and beers, and provide attentive service at the bar. The role requires knowledge of the menu, ability to answer questions about ingredients, and a passion for hospitality.

We value a warm, hospitable team player who can multitask in a high-volume setting, manage guest expectations, and contribute to a memorable guest experience at the hotel’s bar and lounge.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years bartending or related work.
• Eligible to obtain local food handling or alcohol serving certifications.
• Able to stand for entire shift and communicate with guests.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays/evenings.
• Hotel/resort experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a selection of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks from the menu.
• Maintain knowledge of ingredients and drinks to answer questions and accommodate requests.
• Build rapport with guests and provide above-and-beyond service.
• Anticipate needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions.
• Describe origins, tastes and preparation methods of items to guests at the bar.
• Assist with setup and cleaning of operational areas.
• Perform tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Comply with Longfellow and SLH workplace rules and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Oral communication

Team player

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Bartender - Five of Clubs

We are looking for talented bartenders for the Five of Clubs bar within the Longfellow Hotel. Five of Clubs serves beautifully crafted cocktails, a small wine and beer selection alongside an elevated bar menu. Our ideal candidate is warm, hospitable and a team player!

What We Expect

• Prepare and serve a selection of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks from the menu while ensuring proper pouring, mixing, and blending according to established recipes and established Longfellow Standards
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic ingredients and drinks/food to answer questions and accommodate off-menu requests
• Building rapport with the guest with above and beyond service
• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests
• Service and take orders from guests seated at the bar area offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item's origin, taste, and preparation methods; maintain a working knowledge of liquors, wines, beers, ports, specialty drinks and food menus
• Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by management
• Comply with Longfellow and SLH workplace rules and standards of conduct

Who You Are

• High school education or equivalent experiences
• Minimum two years bartending or related work
• Must be able to obtain any required food handing or alcohol serving certifications required by local or state agencies. (BABLO)
• Hotel/resort experience preferred
• Knowledge of Portland and surrounding areas, highly desirable, however not required
• Must be able to be on feet for entire shift and communicate with guests appropriately and effectively
• Above and beyond attitude is required as well as a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends/holidays and evenings
• Works in a careful and meticulous nature
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations and guests
• All applicants must have the proper legal documents to work in the United States.

Benefits & Compensation Information

$9.00 Per Hour + Tips

• Discounted Hotel Stays Across New England
• Discounted meals at Twinflower Café and Five of Clubs
• Health insurance including dental and vision (full-time only)
• IRA plan matching up the 3% (full-time only)
• Discounted rates at hotels, spa and food and beverage outlets (all employees)

EEOC Statement

The Longfellow Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.