Bartender - Odyssey & Spirit of Boston

Hornblower Group Inc. • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
Position Summary:
The successful Bartender mixes high-quality beverages, provides prompt and consistent service at guest and service bars, is hospitable and cordial to guests and coworkers, acts safely and responsibly, and is knowledgeable about the vessel and the skyline.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required.
• At least one (1) year of previous bartending experience is required.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of beverage recipes.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in Our RESPECT Service System.
• Accurately follow recipes for all beverages; must have thorough knowledge of all beverage offerings and prices.
• Provide prompt and consistent bar service to guests and servers throughout the cruise.
• Set up and break down bar - stock and restock bar according to prescribed par specifications, clean bar thoroughly in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bar and all common areas and service stations, clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment, bar tops, refrigerators, and all other equipment and work areas.
• Accurately charge guests for onboard purchases; enter order into the point-of-sale system, collect payment and return all change.
• Provide information to guests including beverage and food menu descriptions, entertainment options, cruise routes and points of interest.
• Additional job duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED