L'Avenue Bartender

Saks Fifth Avenue • New York, FL

41d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

As a L'Avenue at Saks Bartender, you are the face of the Saks Global hospitality experience at the bar. You will serve our guests in a warm, accommodating, and impeccably professional manner, crafting premium beverages and delivering sophisticated service that aligns with our luxury brand standards. You will combine mixology expertise with deep culinary knowledge to curate a memorable and gracious dining experience for every guest.

Requirements

• Proven experience in premium bartending, beverage preparation, and high-end table/bar service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks with grace and poise.
• Exceptional customer service, problem-solving skills, and a strong "win together" team mentality.
• Strong foundational knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine varietals, and culinary terms.
• Extended periods of standing, bending, climbing stairs, and the physical ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule tailored to luxury retail and hospitality business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, serve, and interact with guests in an attentive, sophisticated, and professional manner.
• Craft exceptional cocktails by leveraging thorough knowledge of premium beer, wine, and spirits, including technical pouring, proper glassware, and luxury service procedures.
• Guide guests, answer questions, and make tailored recommendations by utilizing a deep understanding of the food menu, preparation methods, and culinary terminology.
• Ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely delivery of bar items to both bar guests and the dining room service staff by efficiently utilizing POS and ticket systems.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain the bar and surrounding workstations, executing all pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side-work duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the proper order of service, including the flawless placement of glassware, china, flatware, and garnishes.
• Fulfill operational duties that involve moving or lifting objects (e.g., tables, barstools, highchairs, and ice/liquor crates) as needed to maintain the room's aesthetic.
• Maintain the highest level of personal hygiene and luxury presentation standards, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally styled hair and nails to eliminate food contamination risks.
• Adhere strictly to established accounting procedures for all guest transactions, accurately processing all authorized methods of payment through the POS system.
• Actively participate in daily pre-shift meetings to stay informed on menu changes, daily specials, and VIP guests.
• Arrive on time and punch in/out accurately for every shift and applicable meal break.
• Follow established restaurant procedures for any schedule or shift-change requests.
• Coordinate all holiday, vacation, and time-off requests proactively with management, keeping the operational needs of the restaurant first.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED