Bartender Essex Junction, VT

Basic Function

The Bartender will serve drinks and food at the bar.

• Compose and be knowledgeable of standard drinks and liquors or wines specific to restaurant bar.
• Plan and maintain par levels for bar inventory. Prepare daily orders for bar items to maintain pars.
• Responsible for cash handling and bank procedures as outlined by the Accounting Department.
• Perform accurate bar inventory on the 10th, 20th and last day of each month or as deemed necessary by the Director of Restaurants or the Restaurant Manager.
• Responsible for learning suggestive selling techniques and using them during services.
• Maintain cleanliness of all workplace areas that apply to the bar.
• Maintain perfectly crisp uniform.

• Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Greet guests as they enter restaurant. Take and return guests coats as needed.
• Deliver cocktails to tables as needed.
• Assist in other Food and Beverage departments as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years bartending experience.
• One year fine dining or high‑end resort experience.
• Extensive liquor, beer, wine and mixology knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Pleasant and helpful personality.

Employees classified as full time year round are entitled to participate in the following benefits after they have met the eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance (with Employer contribution).
• Dental Insurance (with Employer contribution).
• Vision Insurance.
• Life & Disability Insurance (Employer paid).
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance – for employee, spouse/domestic partner and child(ren) (supplemental – paid by employee)
• Medical Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Account (for Daycare, elderly care or other dependent care).
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurances.
• Accident Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• Paid Time Off.
• Bereavement Time.

All employees at least 18 years of age or older, regardless of status, are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan with Employer match after 3 months of employment.

Employees of The Essex Resort & Spa can take advantage of the many benefits our property provides.

• Restaurant.
• Spa (on treatments and products).
• Cook Academy.

• Memberships to The Edge Sports & Fitness.
• Stays at the hotel for employee, friends and/or family.
• Movie tickets to Essex Cinemas.
• Essex Experience (varies by business).
• Stays at other New England Inns & Resorts as part of the NEIRA program.
• Ski passes to Smuggler’s Notch & Sugarbush/IKON.

• Complimentary use of the on-site fitness center.
• Complimentary use of the on-site Tennis courts.
• Free Stay at the Resort (once per year for Employee & a guest) with Breakfast included (must be at least 18 years of age).