Bartender

Inns of Aurora • Aurora, NY

13d

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for serving drinks to bar and dining room guests while creating and maintaining a fun, yet safe and responsible environment.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience
• Ability to maintain neat, professional and clean appearance and practices
• High level of professionalism and passion for the industry
• Ability to work while standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment with servers, bartenders, chefs and other Inns of Aurora employees
• Ability to adhere to proper food regulation standard and health and safety standards
• Ability to maintain calm and collected demeanor under stressful and fast-paced working conditions
• Flexibility with guests and hourly schedules
• TIPS certification; will train as needed

Nice To Haves

• Local wine, food and fine-dining knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Serve wine, beer, liquor and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests
• Memorize drink recipes and prepare a varied menu of mixed drinks for guests
• Serve snack or food items to guests seated at bar area
• Receive and prepare drink orders from guests or servers
• Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with repeat guests
• Check identification for guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcoholic drinks
• Remain aware of guest alcohol limits and level of orderliness at the bar per TIPS training
• Cut fruit for specialty drinks
• Stock bar with adequate amounts of wine, beer, liquor and other beverages
• Stock other bar related supplies, as needed
• Assist with creation of bar menus
• Plan, organize and control the operations in the bar area
• Present checks, collect payment and cash out each guest correctly with transaction receipts
• Complete and check cash-out at the end of shift
• Clean glasses, utensils and bar equipment
• Mop and scrub floors, sinks, coolers and counters at the end of each shift
• Complete all side work and daily cleaning tasks
• Adhere to other cleaning duties required at end of shift
• Attend all mandatory training and meetings
• Maintain positive and helpful attitude with all guests and employees
• Maintain professional demeanor and adhere to proper dress policy, as defined in the IOA handbook
• Follow guidelines and expectations as stated in the employee handbook
• Report all issues in the dining area to restaurant management team
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• competitive medical and dental benefits
• generous paid time off packages
• 401K program
• supplementary benefits
• highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed