Part Time Bartender - Philadelphia Distilling

Heaven Hill Brands • Philadelphia, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time role based at Philadelphia Distilling in Philadelphia, PA. This position requires you to work Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week. There may also be more days available depending on demand from events and the overall season.

What the Role Is 

Opened in 2005, Philadelphia Distilling is the first craft distillery built in Pennsylvania since the Prohibition era. We believe passionate spirit drinkers appreciate high-quality, American-crafted spirits. Thus, Philadelphia Distilling educates the public through its historically based brands, while delivering the finest handcrafted premium spirits and botanicals.  We are craft cocktail oriented and showcasing what we make in house is the focus of our seasonal cocktail programming.

The distillery's flagship brand, Bluecoat American Dry Gin, has been the recipient of numerous awards including the coveted "BEST GIN" and "DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL" from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, along with critical acclaim from The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe Magazine and GQ Magazine. 

Philadelphia Distilling has a beautiful tasting room and enclosed patio capable of hosting over 150 people as well as an exclusive 65-seat 4th floor private events space. After a dedicated prep day on Wednesday, we run regular bar service Thursday-Sunday, often with concurrent private events. Additionally, we regularly host full buyout weddings and corporate events in addition to our smaller events throughout the year.  Because our mission revolves around brand advocacy and outreach, we also have a robust offsite event/tasting program that could require local travel.

The Philadelphia Distilling Bartender will be responsible for creating a memorable and unique experience within our tasting room and for efficient food and cocktail service. The bartender will be responsible for entertaining & educating guests, providing effective beverage service and maintaining the bar’s cleanliness and overall appearance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2years’ experience in a craft-cocktail bartending role
• RAMP certified or willingness to attain RAMP certification within90 days of hiring
• Proven mastery of craft cocktail theory and execution as well as a solid fundamental knowledge of spirits and distillation
• Service Oriented Mindset–proactive in looking for ways to help guests and other staff members
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively, from the guest and staff prospective
• Comfortable in cooperative team environments as well as working alone
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism
• Ability to operate and input orders into a point-of-sale (POS) system.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional guest experience and connect with visitors through brand education and cocktails elections from our seasonal menu or curated off-menu drinks, while always maintaining a positive guest/customer relation
• Develop and maintain knowledge of fall Philadelphia Distilling products, along with classic and modern classic cocktail understanding
• Execute proper bartending techniques while preparing a wide variety of cocktails, ensuring accuracy in recipes, garnishes, ingredients, portion sizes, replication, and presentation to the standards of our cocktail program
• Work together with the rest of the front-of-house team and maintaining efficient work pace to ensure guest satisfaction
• Help develop new bar offerings such as new seasonal cocktails and specials
• Maintain the highest health standards, hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in the beverage/bar area to meet local, state and government guidelines.
• Strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated individuals, and driving while under the influence.
• Participate in continuous training and educational opportunities to further develop brand advocacy concepts. This involves seasonal menu testing and practice rounds to ensure thorough product knowledge and cocktail creation efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED