Bartender
- New York, United States
Posted 26 days ago
About the role
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team at Zona East Mezcaleria as a Bartender, where your energy and hospitality skills will create memorable experiences for our guests. In this role, you will craft and serve beverages with precision and flair, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and valued. Your expertise in food and drink service, combined with excellent customer service skills, will help foster a vibrant atmosphere in our establishment. Whether working in a fine dining setting, nightclub, or banquet environment, you will be the face of exceptional hospitality, delivering timely and friendly service that keeps guests coming back for more.
Duties
- Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation
- Engage with guests to understand their preferences, recommend drinks, and upsell menu items to enhance their experience
- Manage POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS to process orders accurately and handle cash or credit transactions securely
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, adhering to food safety and food handling regulations at all times
- Monitor guest behavior to ensure a safe environment, especially in nightclub or banquet settings, while providing excellent customer service
- Restock bar supplies, garnishes, glassware, and other essentials promptly to ensure smooth operations during busy hours
- Collaborate with kitchen staff and event coordinators for catering or banquet services, ensuring seamless service delivery
Requirements
- Proven experience as a bartender in a fast-paced environment such as fine dining, nightclub, or banquet setting; retail math and basic math skills are essential for cash handling and sales calculations
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards and food handling procedures to ensure guest safety at all times
- Proficiency with POS systems including Aloha POS and Micros POS; experience with cashiering is preferred
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage guests warmly while managing multiple tasks efficiently through effective time management
- Ability to serve alcohol responsibly while adhering to legal regulations; experience in brewing or the food industry is a plus
- Familiarity with serving in hospitality settings that require catering or banquet experience; night club experience is advantageous
- Basic math skills for retail math calculations related to sales transactions and inventory management
Join us as a vital part of our team where your enthusiasm for hospitality will shine! We value energetic individuals who thrive on creating lively atmospheres while maintaining professionalism. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person