Bartender

Bartender Position

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patronsbringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Provide positive guest experience including greeting, conversing with, and thanking departing guests

Interact with guests, take orders, serve food and beverages, handle transactions, and support guest service needs from beginning to end

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons within the standards of City Winery

Upsell, increase check average, compete in sales incentives, drive marketing promotions & special events, and promote the City Winery brand

Perform opening and closing duties including set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the area within the allotted time frame not to exceed 20% or maximum of 2 hours of the scheduled shift time

Interact with guests, take orders, and serve food as needed

Assist in floor service by attending to tables as needed

Assess guest needs and preferences, provide recommendations to upsell

Follow all health and safety regulations, including enforcing laws and ordinances in the handling and provision of alcoholic beverages

Handle payment transactions and maintain accurate cash drawer

Adhere to and abide by cash handling procedures as per Company standards

Serve wine, beer and liquor in proper proportions and glassware and charging proper prices for beverages

Maintain a working knowledge of City Winery brand, history, culture, and programming, both in venue and restaurant

Maintain menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen information and communicate this information tableside to guests

Ensure proper amount of bar supplies and inventory is always readily available

Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas including bar, floor, shelves, taps, coolers, and storage areas

Attend trainings, tastings, meetings, as needed

Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance

Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

2+ years' experience as a bartender in a fast-paced, high-volume service environment and/or equivalent relevant experience

Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills

Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences, exceed guest expectations, and strive to create a memorable experience at every City Winery visit

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment

Aptitude to resolve problems

Ability to navigate venue conditions, including tight spaces, dark room and loud environment

Ability to handle all guests with composure and hospitality

Strong knowledge of wine, craft beer and craft spirits

Polished presentation

Ability to take direction from others

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Must be fluently literate in English including ability to read, write, communicate, conduct basic business-related mathematics, and able to accurately function a POS

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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