Guest-Focused Bartender | Craft Cocktails & Upsell Expert

Hotel Lucine; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunter Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark, in Hunter, NY is seeking a part-time lounge associate to warmly greet guests and maintain a clean, organized lounge space. You will demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage products, assist with menu promotions, and tailor recommendations to guest preferences.

You will ring orders on the POS, handle cash, stock the bar, and ensure safe, compliant service. The role emphasizes upselling, accuracy, and guest satisfaction throughout each visit.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests in a professional manner with a warm greeting
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, upkeep, organization and maintenance of the lounge space
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, additions and promotions; answer all questions about beverages and food; assess their needs and preferences to make suggestions
• Up-sell/suggestively sell food and beverages by describing each item in an appealing way to increase check average and broaden guest’s experience
• Accurately ring in orders on POS (Point of sales) quickly, in proper sequence and use appropriate charges
• Assure needs of guests are continually being met in a courteous and professional manner throughout the duration of their visit
• Maintain food and beverage control (i.e., liquor portion control, age verification); follow guidelines and practices outlined in TIPs training
• Measure and mix beverages as ordered, in accordance with company procedures and policies
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing and handling intoxicated guests
• Stock the bar, polish glasses, fill ice bins, clean, and tasks necessary for smooth operation and guest service
• Promptly prepare bills for items ordered, collect and process payments, enter into POS system, make change correctly, and make charge transactions accurately
• Handle house bank and follow all cash handling procedures
• Reconcile and balance all sales transactions at the end of each shift; generate closing reports
• Arrange bottles, glasses and bar items in an attractive manner which meets our standards
• Pass all required job-related tests
• Properly wash glassware using bar sinks/and or dishwashers
• Safely use appropriate cleaning compounds and chemicals; comply with health and safety regulations, policies, procedures

Job description

Job Category: Hunter Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark

Requisition Number: BARTE001587

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• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $20 USD per hour

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Bluebird Hunter Lodge
Hunter, NY 12442, USA

• Engage guests in a professional manner with a warm greeting
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, upkeep, organization and maintenance of the lounge space
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, additions and promotions; answer all questions about beverages and food; assess their needs and preferences to make suggestions
• Up-sell/suggestively sell food and beverages by describing each item in an appealing way to increase check average and broaden guest’ experience
• Accurately ring in orders on POS (Point of sales) quickly, in proper sequence and use appropriate charges
• Assure needs of guests are continually being met in a courteous and professional manner throughout the duration of their visit
• Maintain food and beverage control (i.e., liquor portion control, age verification); follow guidelines and practices outlined in TIPs training
• Measure and mix beverages as ordered, in accordance with company procedures and policies
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing and handling intoxicated guests
• Stock the bar, polish glasses, fill ice bins, clean, and tasks necessary for smooth operation and guest service
• Promptly prepare bills for items ordered, collect and process payments, enter into POS system, make change correctly, and make charge transactions accurately
• Handle house bank and follow all cash handling procedures
• Reconcile and balance all sales transactions at the end of each shift; generate closing reports
• Arrange bottles, glasses and bar items in an attractive manner which meets our standards
• Pass all required job-related tests
• Properly wash glassware using bar sinks/and or dishwashers
• Safely use appropriate cleaning compounds and chemicals; comply with health and safety regulations, policies, procedures

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