Elegant Fine-Dining Bartender for High-Volume Service

Jean-Georges Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inn at Pound Ridge is seeking experienced Bartenders to join our team in Westchester, NY. The ideal candidate combines hospitality with speed, enjoys a dynamic, high-volume setting, and is passionate about superb service for guests and our community.

Responsibilities include opening and closing side work, greeting guests, taking accurate orders into the POS, crafting beverages per recipes, maintaining bar sanitation and cash handling, and staying compliant with DOH standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year bartending experience in a high-volume, fine-dining restaurant operation.
• In-depth knowledge of beer, wine, sake, and spirits.
• Prior related experience requiring cash handling, excellent customer service, service recovery, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing the needs of guests.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers throughout the restaurant.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a love of the food & beverage industry.
• Organization and multi-tasking skills.
• An enthusiastic and outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening side work as directed by Management.
• Greet customers immediately with a smile and present beverage menus.
• Make recommendations and answer all menu inquiries.
• Check the identification of all customers who appear under 21.
• Take orders from customers, ensuring 100% accuracy when entering orders into POS.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes.
• Peel, slice, and pit fruit for garnishing beverages.
• Process transactions using the POS system; Prepare checks for guests and process payments.
• Maintain proper loss prevention standards including cash handling procedures, tip handling, and cash deposits.
• Maintain organization and aesthetic appeal of the bar counter.
• Complete closing side work as directed by Management, including cleaning the bar and securing all alcoholic product.
• Maintain sanitation to Department of Health standards; Keep work area clean and organized.
• Inform the Manager on Duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations.
• Inform Management of any product or supply needs.
• Deal with guest complaints by finding a way to say yes; always inform the Manager on Duty and involve as needed.
• Update knowledge and skills continually by participating in staff training opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Hospitality

Problem solving

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Inn at Pound Ridge is seeking experienced Bartenders to join our team in Westchester, NY. The ideal candidate combines hospitality with speed, enjoys a dynamic, high-volume setting, and is passionate about superb service for guests and our community.

Responsibilities include opening and closing side work, greeting guests, taking accurate orders into the POS, crafting beverages per recipes, maintaining bar sanitation and cash handling, and staying compliant with DOH standards.