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:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

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

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