Bartender, BG Restaurant

Saks Fifth Avenue

1d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Restaurant Bartender, 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

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.
• Role requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes, serves, and interacts with guests in an attentive, sophisticated, and professional manner.
• Leverages a thorough knowledge of premium beer, wine, and spirits, including technical pouring, proper glassware, and luxury service procedures to craft exceptional cocktails.
• Utilizes a deep understanding of the food menu, preparation methods, and culinary terminology to confidently guide guests, answer questions, and make tailored recommendations.
• Utilizes POS and ticket systems efficiently to ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely delivery of bar items to both bar guests and the dining room service staff.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains the bar and surrounding workstations, executing all pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side-work duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the proper order of service, including the flawless placement of glassware, china, flatware, and garnishes.
• Fulfills 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Adheres strictly to established accounting procedures for all guest transactions, accurately processing all authorized methods of payment through the POS system.
• Actively participates in daily pre-shift meetings to stay informed on menu changes, daily specials, and VIP guests.
• Arrives on time and punches in/out accurately for every shift and applicable meal break.
• Follows established restaurant procedures for any schedule or shift-change requests.
• Coordinates 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)
• An amazing employee discount

What This Job Offers

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