Job Description
Exceptional, Unique, Independent – Boutique Hotel in Amherst, NY.
The Reikart House, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is looking for an experienced Bartender to become part of this Award-Winning Team!
Come work for a company where you can grow and start a career.
Our affiliated companies include Marriott Bonvoy, Greenwood Hospitality, Iskalo Development Corporation!
**Also apply in person! We’d love to meet with you! – Reikart House (5000 Main St. Amherst, NY 14226). Ask a Butler at the Front Desk for an Application!
General Description
A Fine Dining Bartender responsible for set-up, mixing of drinks, service and cleanup of bar area while enduring the highest quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for set-up, mixing of drinks, service and cleanup of bar area
- Responsible for guest satisfaction and the achievement and maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.
- Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
- Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
- Ring guest checks; collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
- Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
- Know and comply with state liquor laws. Ensure established pars are maintained.
- Perform all side work duties according to side work schedules.
Requirements
- Must have 2 years prior bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant
- Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.
- Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.
- Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
- Must be fluent in oral and written English.
Abilities
- Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
- Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
- Lifting and carrying cases of liquor, soda, ice and glasses.
- Bending and kneeling to get and stock supplies and glassware.
- Reach and pour bottles, reach for glasses.
- Continuous standing behind bar to serve guests.
- No climbing required. No driving required.
- Must have excellent hearing to hear guests and servers, drink orders and questions.
- Must have excellent vision to be able to handle cash, credit cards, ID's and to identify proper supplies and drink items.
- Must have good speech skills in order to communicate with guests and servers.
- Must have good comprehension and literacy in order to handle cash, credit cards, input into computer and identify proper supplies.
- Chemicals/agents used - Cleaning and sanitizing solutions for glassware and bar cleaning'
'Work Remotely No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Amherst, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Mixology: 2 years (Required)
- Fine Dining: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person