FOH - Bartender (Part-Time)

Saho Hospitality Group•New York, NY

About The Position

The Bartender prepares beverages for patrons and serves them at the bar or through the wait staff while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role includes welcoming bar guests and guests waiting for tables, preparing cocktails and coffee drinks when no barista is present, and serving bar guests. The bartender maintains beverage inventory and pars, keeps the bar and front lounge clean and organized according to Health Department standards, and completes shift closing and cash checkout procedures. The bartender also communicates equipment or other problems to management, assists with delivery tablets and couriers as needed, and maintains expertise on the food, wine, and cocktail menus, the brand, and its offerings. Continued education classes are attended when provided. SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Duties and responsibilities may be reviewed and modified as business needs change.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of a team, work quickly, and follow directions.
Time-management skills and ability to work under pressure in a high-volume production environment.
Ability to communicate and understand directions in English to ensure workplace safety.
Ability to understand, respond to, and engage with coworkers, managers, and guests in English.
Active listening and learning skills.
Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
Discipline to follow set standards.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Very basic food-handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Welcome bar guests and acknowledge guests waiting for tables.
Prepare cocktails and coffee drinks for the dining room when no barista is present, and serve bar guests.
Measure cocktail ingredients correctly, especially for signature cocktails.
Use a credit card to open tabs that are not being closed immediately.
Ensure drinks are correctly entered on all checks.
Maintain correct pars of beers, wines by the glass, juices, and waters in bar refrigerators.
Maintain the appearance, organization, and cleanliness of the bar and front lounge throughout service and in accordance with Health Department standards.
Complete the closing bar checklist before departure unless otherwise assigned by management.
Complete the cash drawer checkout after each shift and place the cash payments amount in a separate office envelope with only the checkouts.
Requisition needed liquor, beer, and wine; keep the bar stocked and restock as needed.
Ensure ingredients and garnishes needed for beverages and signature cocktails are available.
Immediately communicate problems such as lighting or cooling-unit issues to management.
Leave the bar and coffee station clean and fully stocked at the end of the shift.
Assist with delivery tablets and delivery couriers as needed.
Maintain expertise on the food, wine, and cocktail menus, and be knowledgeable about the brand and its offerings.
Attend continued education classes when provided.