Seasonal Bartender-Summer Rooftop

Arlo Williamsburg•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is actively seeking a dynamic Rooftop Bartender. This role is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests while delivering an exceptional hospitality experience in a fast-paced rooftop and poolside environment. The position requires strong cocktail knowledge, speed, accuracy, and the ability to manage high-volume service while maintaining quality and presentation standards. The Rooftop Bartender supports both bar and floor service by preparing drinks for guests and service staff, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and ensuring all Department of Health (DOH) and safety protocols are followed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of high-volume fast-paced Bartending and Poolside/nightlife experience.
Knowledge of classic and specialty cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine.
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong multitasking, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in warm weather conditions.
Team-oriented with a strong focus on guest service and hospitality.

Responsibilities

Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
Report immediately any accident and or incident which may accrue while at work
Communicate with servers, bussers, and management regarding service flow, 86’d items, and guest needs.
Acknowledge all bar guests with eye contact immediately, however busy.
Maintain strong knowledge of the cocktail menu, spirits, and featured beverages to provide recommendations and upsell when appropriate.
Provide timely service for both bar guests and service tickets from servers.
Input orders into hand held device, POS system, correctly.
Have a strong knowledge of all house cocktails as well as standard recipes.
Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests.
Interact in courteous and professional manner with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
Be proactive in resolving guest complaints.
Act with integrity and honesty, and alert security, or management to any and all issues that may arise at a guest.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the bar area at all times, following DOH sanitation guidelines.
Ensure proper stocking and preparation of bar ingredients, garnishes, plastic cups, bar tools before and during service.
Monitor and restock liquor cages and bar inventory as needed for smooth service
Maintain menu knowledge throughout employment, continuously review menu items, and keep up to date with any changes.
Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages according to the restaurant’s standards and recipes.
Follow responsible alcohol service standards and check identification to verify legal drinking age.
Assist with opening and closing procedures, including bar setup, breakdown, and cleaning.
Support rooftop operations by maintaining a professional and energetic presence in a fast-paced Nightlife and poolside environment
Follow all health department procedures, including best practice notes that can be found behind bar.