Event Bartender - The Gallery New York

Techdirt, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant hospitality environment where you will prepare and serve drinks while ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience. This role involves interacting with guests, maintaining high service standards, and working collaboratively with fellow team members. As a bartender, you'll be responsible for executing event formats, adhering to health and safety regulations, and providing exceptional service in a fast-paced setting. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy working in a lively atmosphere, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and make lasting connections.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional beverage experience required.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant or nightclub is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar areas during events.

Skills

Customer Service

Professional Appearance

Knowledge of Alcohol Regulations

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

POS System

Job description

Position Summary: Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests' bar/dining experience. Interacts with guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests.
• Provides professional and exceptional service in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to properly execute all event formats.
• Reviews and understands all aspects of the BEO.
• Knowledge of all allergies and dietary restrictions for the event.
• Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures.
• Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar(s) and bar areas throughout the event.
• Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage being served, the venue and the company.
• Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations, alcohol awareness and company training standards.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Banquet and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.
• Properly sets-up the bar and event stations and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Ensures the bar and bar area are clean and free of debris
• Sets bar with proper equipment and settings as required
• Stocks bar-stations with prescribed product and supplies
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed
• Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
• Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.
• Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Training Requirements

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue banquet bartender training, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Food Handling Certificate.

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional beverage experience.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Tao Group Hospitality reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Tao Group Hospitality management's right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.