FOH - Bartender - Felice Port Chester (New Opening)

SA Hospitality Group; New York, Village of Port Chester (NY, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a new restaurant opening in Port Chester! This role offers the chance to showcase your bartending skills while providing exceptional service in a bustling environment. You'll be responsible for crafting delicious cocktails and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. With a focus on quality and attention to detail, you'll play a key role in creating memorable experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about hospitality, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values creativity and excellence in service!

Qualifications

• Experience in cocktail making and customer service is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages while maintaining a clean work environment.
• Ensure proper measurements and organization of bar supplies.
• Greet and acknowledge guests to enhance their experience.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Customer service

Time management

Basic food handling

Active listening

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bar equipment

Cash register

Job description

Monday, January 13, 2025

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

This position is for our new Felice Port Chester restaurant opening in February 2025! The restaurant will be located at 55 Abendroth Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573.

Position Purpose: This person is responsible for preparing beverages for patrons and serving them at the bar or through the wait staff while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

1. Great bar guests and make guests waiting for tables feel welcomed and acknowledged.
2. Make the cocktails and coffee drinks, (if no barista is present) for dining room as ordered by dining room servers and serve the bar guests.
3. Ensure proper measurements of cocktail ingredients, especially signature cocktails.
4. Ensure that a credit card is used to open any tabs that are not being closed right away.
5. Ensure that all drinks are correctly entered on all checks.
6. Maintain correct pars of beers, wines by the glass, juices, and waters in bar refrigerators.
7. Maintain appearance of bar in an on-going manner throughout service.
8. Follow and complete closing bar checklist prior to departure unless otherwise assigned by management.
9. Perform the cash drawer checkout after each shift and place the “cash payments amount” in a separate envelope in the office (with only the checkouts).
10. Accurately maintain the organization and cleanliness of the bar and the front lounge area in accordance with Health Department standards.
11. Requisition all needed liquor, beer and wine and keep the bar stocked at all times and restock based on needs.
12. Make sure to have all ingredients and garnishes needed for preparation of beverages and signature cocktails.
13. Communicate any problems (lighting, cooling units, etc.) to management immediately.
14. Leave the bar and coffee station clean and fully stocked at the end of the shift.
15. Assist with delivery tablets and delivery couriers as needed.
16. Maintain expertise on food menu, wine menu, cocktail menu. Attend continued education classes when provided.
17. Be an expert on our brand and offerings.
18. The ability to work as part of a team, work quickly and follow directions.
19. Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.
20. Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
21. Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
22. Active listening and learning skills.
23. Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
24. Discipline to follow set standards.
25. Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.