Bartender

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Airport Location: JFK IAT

Advertised Compensation: to

Job Title: Premium Bartender

Purpose: The Premium Bartender delivers an elevated guest experience through exceptional service and precise cocktail and food execution at upscale airport dining establishments. This role requires expertise in premium spirits, wine, beer, and crafted cocktails while engaging guests through personalized beverage education and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence in food and beverage service.

Essential Functions:

Greets customers warmly and takes food and beverage orders while providing personalized service recommendations

Engages and educates guests on premium spirits and specialty cocktails, making informed recommendations based on customer preferences to ensure an elevated dining experience

Utilizes high-quality spirits, liqueurs, fresh fruits, herbs, and spices to create exceptional craft cocktails and beverages for guests

Maintains bottles, glassware, and bar displays in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and beverage promotion

Supports food and bar service preparation by following recipes and product directions precisely for food items and beverage mixing

Maintains quality control and timeliness of all food and beverage items while adhering to ServSafe Food Handler certification requirements

Operates POS systems following established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions using company cash recyclers

Manages inventory levels appropriately and ensures proper stock rotation and storage of bar products

Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and managing intoxicated guests in accordance with ServSafe Alcohol certification standards

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation protocols of bar areas including completion of daily assigned tasks throughout operations and prior to shift end or closing

Reporting Relationship & Role Information:

The Premium Bartender typically reports to the Store Manager or General Manager

This is a non-exempt, hourly position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay

This position requires flexibility to work various shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

Education and Experience:

Requires 3+ years of closely related bartending experience in high-volume bar or fast-casual dining environment

Requires 1 year of experience in high-end cocktail bar environment

Must meet state minimum age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages

Specialized Training:

Ability to obtain ServSafe Food Handler and Alcohol certifications

Training that leads to strong knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits including preparation and presentation techniques

Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:

Understanding of current cocktail trends and recipes

Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to interact with public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner

Strong communication skills to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents

Ability to converse comfortably with customers and provide educational information about beverages

Capability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced airport environment

Flexibility to work various shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Attention to detail for precise cocktail preparation and presentation

Multitasking abilities to manage multiple orders and customers simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds regularly

Capability to walk, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods to perform normal job functions

Manual dexterity for handling glassware, bar tools, and beverage preparation equipment

Ability to frequently immerse hands in water and water diluted with chemical cleaning solutions

Visual acuity to read recipes, identify product quality, and monitor beverage presentation

Disclaimer:

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Dufry, Hudson, and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (the Company), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as protected characteristics).