Bartender

Company: Vida Verde
Location: New York
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAs a member of the Vida Verde team, you are an ambassador of the brand. You are passionate about your role and always curious about how to make a guest's experience memorable. Just imagine that you are the host of a party in your own home and each customer is your guest. Your words are sincere and you treat everyone with the utmost respect while being empathetic to their needs. You are naturally a social person and your welcoming expression makes each guest feel welcomed as if they are the only person in the room. It comes naturally to you…It's in your DNA. Their first impression of Vida Verde is a lasting impression, and it's all starts with you

Responsibilities/Duties:

− Perform all necessary tasks for bar according to the standard operating procedure of the restaurant...− Efficiently and properly performs all service and sequence of service standards.− Set up and break down the bar area.− Maintain inventory at par levels.− Direct the work of Barbacks− To anticipate customer needs and to attend to this need towards customer satisfaction, promoting guest relations effectively. Recognizes repeat guests.− Address guests by surname whenever possible.− Prepare and serve drinks according to recipes for guests and servers.− Ensure standardization and consistent beverage preparation, presentation and quality.− Check identification for proof of age when required.− Provide food service as appropriate.− Ensure proper payment from departing guests.− Invite and welcome guests back upon completion of their visit.− Prepare bar for next shift.− Must have extensive knowledge of a variety of alcoholic beverages − Must have extensive experience in mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.− Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.− Must have the ability to lift heavy items and have the ability to organize multiple orders.− Perform accurate cash/credit handling and POS procedures in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Count bank on a daily basis.− Ensure the order and cleanliness of the bar is in accordance to health and safety regulations.− Actively use up selling techniques to exceed guest expectations and increase revenue. − Ensuring compliance to all hotel policies and procedures at all levels.− To report for duty punctually and in proper dress code− To attend training and meetings as and when required.− Undertake any reasonable task and secondary duties as assigned by the Management.

Behaviors/Skills:

Personality:

− Passionate− Curious− Sincere− Empathetic− Social

Skills:− Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and late hours when necessary.− Maintain a high level of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.− Expert in bar and restaurant operations and excellent knowledge of all departments internally.− Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well-being of employees, guests and property. Responds swiftly and effectively in any emergency of safety situations.− Knowledgeable about the company you work for, i.e. locations, cuisine, etc.− Knowledgeable about surroundings, i.e. nearby entertainment, theaters, etc. − Maintains an innovative technical expertise through attendance of meetings and review of current literature and trends.

Qualifications:

− Computer literacy to include: POS Systems − Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Keywords: Vida Verde, New York , Bartender, Hospitality & Tourism , New York, New York