Bartender

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details **Please include a PDF of your resume for consideration**

Cafe Chelsea in The Hotel Chelsea is now hiring Bartenders with classic cocktail knowledge. We are looking for experienced hospitality professionals to join our team. We are currently focused on candidates wtih full-time availability and a minimum of 2 years experience in fine dining restaurants, cocktail bars, hotels, or equivalent.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage, alongside a 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and a full medical, dental, and vision insurance package.

About This Role

Bartenders are responsible for all aspects of the guest experience at the bar, including greetings, menu sales, bar maintenance, overall guest satisfaction and happiness, and maintain a general command of the food and beverage menu. Bartenders work to prepare and serve consistently excellent beverages to guests either directly at the bar or through serving staff; provide impeccable hospitality to each of our clients, working specifically with each individual need to curate the best experience possible.

Specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes
• Checks identification of all customers who appear under 30 to verify they are of legal drinking age prior to serving them
• Helps guests to make selections from food and beverage menus, suggests courses and pairings, explains any off-menu dishes, answers all food preparation questions

What You Bring

• Minimum of 2+ years experience bartending in fine dining restaurants, cocktail bars, hotels, or equivalent.
• TIPS Certification required
• A passion for excellence in hospitality
• A team player attitude
• A track record of consistent beverage service
• Flexible work schedules: the ability to work night, weekends, holidays, as business permits
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects, up to 50lbs
• Kneel, bend, or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; be on feet for extended periods of time

SHG Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($11.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Classic Cocktail Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Menu Sales

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic Beverage Preparation

Problem Solving Skills

Fine Dining Experience

Time Management Skills

Checking Identification

Adaptability

Food and Beverage Menu Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Bar Maintenance

Multitasking Abilities

TIPS Certification

Knowledge of Beverage Pairing

Team Player

Physical Stamina

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Sales Skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Kneel, Bend, or Stoop

Culinary Knowledge

Physical Ability to Lift Heavy Objects and Be on Feet for Extended Periods of Time

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Cultural Awareness

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