Assistant Bar Manager; Taps​/Seasonal

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Assistant Bar Manager (3 Taps)/Seasonal Employment

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Restaurant

Requisition Number
: ASSIS
004528

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• Posted:
  January 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $17 USD per hour (starting), potential to earn up to $24.00/hour with demonstrated experience and qualifications
• Bartenders: tipped wage of $10.70/hour + Tips

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• New York State - Hotel 3, The Athenaeum Hotel, 3 S Lake Dr, Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

3 Taps is a casual outdoor lakeside bar where patrons can enjoy draft beer and cocktails by the fire while listening to live music. Food and soft drinks are available from The A Truck, a food truck operated by Chautauqua Hotel Company. During the nine-week summer season tableside and bar service is available 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. During the pre-season (May) and post-season (October) service is typically available Friday to Sunday.

Compensation for the Bar Manager starts at $17.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $24.00/Hour. Bartenders, during bartending shifts, earn a tipped wage of $10.70/hour + Tips.

• Assists with recruiting and training of culinary and food service team.
• Oversees staff orientation and training.
• Assists with programming and operation of POS systems including cash handling policies and standards.
• Tracks and manages food costs, inventory controls, scheduling, and labor costs to meet the operational budget.
• Lead and follow all company policies embracing and reflecting the company’s culture and values.
• Exhibit superior organizational and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and professional communication skills.
• Upholds staff uniform policy, personal hygiene, and grooming standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.

In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

Typically work an eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm.

On-campus/onsite housing is not provided for this position—applicants should plan for their own local housing arrangements or reside within a commutable distance.

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities.

Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

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