Fine-Dining Bartender — Fast-Paced Westchester Role

The Inn at Pound Ridge; Town of Pound Ridge (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 embodies hospitality, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering superb service to guests and the local community.

Responsibilities include opening and closing side work, greeting guests, taking orders with 100% accuracy, preparing beverages per recipes, cash handling, and maintaining bar sanitation per health standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume, fine-dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
• Experience with cash handling, POS, and delivering exceptional guest service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

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 to verify they are of legal drinking age prior to serving them
• Take orders from customers, ensuring 100% accuracy when entering orders into POS prior to delivering the order to the customer
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes
• Peel, slice, and pit fruit for garnishing beverages, following company standards
• 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; Count the cash register at the start and close of each shift
• 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

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Job description

The Inn at Pound Ridge is seeking experienced bartenders to join our team in Westchester, NY. The ideal candidate embodies hospitality, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering superb service to guests and the local community.

Responsibilities include opening and closing side work, greeting guests, taking orders with 100% accuracy, preparing beverages per recipes, cash handling, and maintaining bar sanitation per health standards.