Bartender at Counting House
Required skills
- flexible hours
- nights
- weekends
- responsible
- dependable
- punctual
- English
- clean appearance
- professional appearance
- enthusiasm
Nice to have
- 21c Museum Hotels
- contemporary art museum
- boutique hotel
- chef driven restaurant
Role summary
The Bartender at Counting House is responsible for providing excellent guest service by preparing high-quality beverages according to recipe standards. This role requires extensive knowledge of various beverages, including wines, spirits, and specialty drinks, as well as menu items. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, verifying guest age for responsible alcohol service, processing income accurately, and maintaining a clean and orderly bar area. The position also involves completing side work, adhering to sanitation guidelines, and working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Strong communication and a positive attitude are essential for interacting with guests and co-workers in this fast-paced hospitality environment.
Reports To: Beverage Manager, Food & Beverage Director
General Purpose: The Bartender provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for each guest.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Follows all steps of service.
- Provides superior service behind the bar by preparing drinks according to recipe standards.
- Knows drink names, ingredients, method of preparation, appropriate glassware, and garnishes.
- Knows all wines by the glass and at least five wines in each category on the wine list in varying price ranges and styles.
- Knows specialty beverages, i.e., single malt scotches, cognacs, specialty drinks, and beer lists.
- Knows all menu descriptions of the bar menu and dining room menu.
- Ensures all stock is up to par levels.
- Completes daily inventory and informs servers/managers/bar back of any changes.
- Verifies all guests are at least 21 years of age.
- Provides prompt, accurate report of all income received during shift.
- Sells beverages responsibly with the customer's best interest in mind.
- Maintains smooth flow of service between bar and server requests.
- Completes all side work as outlined in the manual.
- Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shifts.
- Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.
- Maintains a clean, orderly appearance in the restaurant service area.
- Assists with/executes any tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- Follows all proper sanitation guidelines.
- Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
- Responsible, dependable, punctual.
- Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
- Clean and professional appearance.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
- Exhibits strong beverage knowledge.
- Must pass a background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
- Requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
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