Bartender - Darien Lake Amphitheater

Responsibilities

• Positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Utilize high quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, fresh herbs and spices to create sensational drinks for guests.
• Greet guests, take beverage orders from the restaurant servers or directly from guests.
• Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards.
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Provide information on wine characteristics, evaluate guests needs, make appropriate suggestions and serve wine using proper wine service techniques.
• Work with culinary team to create mixers and garnishes for beverages.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Handle an assigned bank and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.
• Serve food items to guests seated at the bar.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc. as needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Organize catering storage areas.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience as a bartender for at least two years.
• Extensive knowledge of drink recipes.
• Ability to create and execute one‑of‑a‑kind drinks in a timely manner.
• Extensive knowledge of wines.
• Maintain personal hygiene and a well‑groomed appearance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team during set up and execution of service.
• Willingness and drive to exceed guest expectations.
• Effective listening skills and ability to take direction from supervisor.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Personable, friendly and welcoming.
• Read, speak and write English for communication with guests.
• Memorize and promote the variety of menu items.
• Transport up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Must have a working email to communicate with managers.

Pay rate: $16 per hour.

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