L'Avenue Bartender
About The Position
The L'Avenue Bartender is the face of the Saks Global hospitality experience at the bar, serving guests warmly and professionally while preparing premium beverages and providing sophisticated service aligned with luxury brand standards. The role combines mixology expertise with culinary knowledge to create a memorable dining experience. The bartender welcomes and serves guests, demonstrates knowledge of premium beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, food, and preparation methods, and makes tailored recommendations. They use POS and ticket systems to process transactions and coordinate timely, accurate delivery of bar items to bar guests and dining-room staff. They maintain the bar and workstations, complete assigned side work, set tables and bar areas according to service standards, and help maintain the room's appearance. The position also requires adherence to grooming, food-safety, financial, scheduling, and attendance standards; participation in pre-shift meetings; and coordination with management regarding schedule changes and time off. The role involves extended periods of standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Proven experience in premium bartending, beverage preparation, and high-end table or bar service guidelines.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks with grace and poise.
- Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills, with a strong team mentality.
- Foundational knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine varietals, and culinary terms.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Welcome, serve, and interact with guests in an attentive, sophisticated, and professional manner.
- Use knowledge of premium beer, wine, and spirits, technical pouring, glassware, and luxury service procedures to prepare cocktails and beverages.
- Use knowledge of the food menu, preparation methods, and culinary terminology to answer questions and make tailored recommendations.
- Use POS and ticket systems to support smooth, accurate, and timely delivery of bar items to guests and dining-room staff.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain the bar and surrounding workstations, and complete assigned pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side work.
- Set glassware, china, flatware, and garnishes according to the proper order of service.
- Move or lift items such as tables, barstools, highchairs, and ice or liquor crates as needed to maintain the room's appearance.
- Maintain personal hygiene and luxury presentation standards, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally styled hair and nails.
- Follow established accounting procedures and accurately process authorized forms of payment through the POS system.
- Participate in daily pre-shift meetings about menu changes, specials, and VIP guests.
- Arrive on time and accurately record work time and applicable meal breaks.
- Follow restaurant procedures for schedule or shift-change requests and coordinate holiday, vacation, and time-off requests proactively with management.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Employee discount
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
