BARTENDER FOR LOST FOX INN TAVERN - $26-28/hr + Benefits

Lost Fox Inn, located in Litchfield, CT is currently seeking an experienced and hospitable Bartender to join its FOH team! Passionate about food & beverage, ambitious, warm and engaging with guestsif thats you, please get in touch with us! Wed love to hear more. Lost Fox Inn is the sister property to top rated inn, restaurant and events venue, Foxfire Mountain House, located in the Catskills.

**About Foxfire Mountain House**
Established in 2016 by co-founders Eliza Clark and Tim Trojian, Foxfire Mountain House is celebrating its 9th year in operation. From its inception, our venue has focused on crafting one-of-a-kind experiences for our clientele, offering everything from intimate weekend escapes to extravagant wedding celebrations. We've garnered media attention for our distinctive design, culinary offerings, and signature wedding events.

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Bartender Responsibilities Include:

- Prepare drinks in accordance with company recipes - we will employ a batched cocktail program for house cocktails. Must have a working knowledge of popular cocktail recipes.
- Strong spirits and wine knowledge
- Setting up bar for dinner service.
- Offering impeccable service and hospitality for guests of the hotel/tavern
- Taking & entering orders into Toast POS
- Seating guests utilizing RESY reservation software
- End of night cleaning/maintenance of the Lost Fox Inn tavern
- Assist with creation of cocktails and development of our bar program.
- Ability to converse with guests effortlessly and build rapport
- End of night cleaning/maintenance of the Lost Fox Inn tavern
- Relaying food and beverage orders, allergies & special requests from guests to team members
- Responding urgently and appropriately to any concerns
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and awareness of sanitary practices
- Anticipating guests needs and offer engaging service and hospitality
- Maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment
- Presenting a professional appearance and mannerisms at all times
- Working efficiently in tandem with other team members

**Minimum 2 years experience working in an upscale dining environment required**

Required Schedule:

- Thursday TBD Bar Prep Day (Closed to Public)
- Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm
- Saturday 2:30pm-10:30pm
- Sunday 2:30pm-10:30pm
- Monday 2:30pm-10:30pm

Compensation & Benefits:

- $26-28/hr DOE. Lost Fox Inn is proud to pay its staff a living wage and does not request tips, service charges, gratuities or administrative fees. Any tips left by guests will be split amongst our team based on hours worked to enhance teamwork.
- Family meal provided during each shift.
- 25% Staff Discount
- 40 Hours Sick Pay
- 40 Hours Paid Time Off for all full-time employees
- 401k + Match
- Health Benefits with $500/mo subsidy for all full-time employees
- Dental & Vision Benefits Available
- EOY Performance Based Bonus

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, personable and excited to be a part of a well-established hospitality brand. Please reach out for immediate consideration - we're looking forward to meeting YOU!