Bartender

The Colgate Inn (Charlestowne Hotels)•Town of Hamilton, NY

14d•$11 - $11

About The Position

The Bartender provides an excellent guest experience by preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, making signature and classic cocktails, and recommending local craft beers and wines. The role involves serving bar and restaurant patrons, assessing their preferences, maintaining bar inventory and cleanliness, following food and beverage safety requirements, and completing opening and closing procedures. Bartenders also handle orders and payments accurately, support pour-cost control and inventory management, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

One year of prior bartending experience preferred.
Prior guest relations training.
Proper food safety training and certification as required by law.
Experience working with POS systems such as Toast, Micros, or Aloha, and reservation software such as Toast.
Strong knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
Knowledge of proper food handling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Positive, upbeat attitude and personality.
Punctuality and reliable attendance.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and team members.
Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, and follow-through, and with courtesy and cooperation, while working with minimum supervision.
Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, transport materials or equipment, and lift, move, or carry heavy objects over 30 pounds; occasionally lift, move, or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Motor coordination and finger dexterity to grasp, handle, feel, reach, and extend arms overhead.
Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
Ability to work effectively in extreme hot and cold temperatures and on surfaces that may be unlevel, slippery, or unstable.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior bartending experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks.
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails, including quickly and efficiently building, shaking, and creating classic cocktails.
Plan and present the bar menu.
Check customers’ identification and confirm that they meet the legal drinking age.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies; participate in inventory and determine adequate par levels.
Stay guest-focused, check in with customers to ensure satisfaction, and nurture an excellent guest experience.
Comply with food and beverage, health, safety, and food-handling regulations.
Maintain a clean, tidy, organized, and stocked bar and guest area; polish glassware, plateware, and silverware.
Complete opening and closing duties, follow established standards, and fill out prep lists and checklists.
Follow cash-handling policies, process credit card charges, provide accurate bills, and ring in orders accurately at the time of sale.
Apply knowledge of pour-cost control.
Perform other duties as assigned.