Bartender l 375 Reserve (Wine Bar)

Retail and Dining Positions•Jamaica, NY

About The Position

The Bartender provides first-class service to guests and colleagues in a wine bar. The role greets guests, takes food and drink orders, shares menu information, and identifies opportunities for additional sales. It prepares beverages according to recipes, processes transactions through the POS, responds to customer concerns, and follows alcohol-awareness procedures. The Bartender maintains a clean, sanitized, stocked, and safe bar; manages beverage and supply inventory and orders replacements as needed; and supports guest loyalty through available training materials. The position also requires compliance with applicable food-safety laws and other local, state, and federal regulations, along with performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of bartending experience required.
Knowledge of math for calculating costs, making change, and following cash-handling procedures.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently and with other team members.
Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and exercise good judgment with customers and peers.
Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
Excellent customer-service skills and effective communication abilities.
Self-starter able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and perform essential tasks involving standing, bending, reaching, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in environments with varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Food and beverage experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Exceed first-class service standards with guests, business partners, and peers.
Greet guests, take food and drink orders, provide menu information, and look for opportunities for additional sales.
Mix beverages according to recipes and directions.
Accurately process transactions through the POS.
Respond appropriately to customer concerns.
Follow alcohol-awareness procedures to prevent intoxication and address intoxicated guests.
Ensure the bar is clean, sanitized, and well stocked.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
Inventory beverages and operating supplies and order replacement items as needed.
Build guest loyalty and enhance selling skills through available training materials.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards, including sweeping and mopping as needed.
Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including food-safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.