Roof Deck Bartender - Seasonal

About The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection is a former mansion-turned-storied 33-room luxury resort located in downtown Newport. Originally built in 1908 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property is the coastal city’s social hub and a vibrant, historic gem waiting to be explored. Brimming with alluring eccentricities, the mansion has been meticulously restored to its glory, boasting elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the welcoming lobby entrance, Mezzanine and Parlor Room. Dining options include The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt, which features a forward-thinking menu of coastal New England classics, The Living Room, offering light bites and bar favorites, and The Conservatory, where guests can dine indoors as well as outdoors on the Garden Terrace. Guests can also enjoy evening drinks at the popular rooftop bar, The Roof Deck, which offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor. The Vanderbilt presents a spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a variety of local experiences, such as sailing journeys on the Newport coast, private culinary classes, and more. Embark on a rewarding journey with our team as a Bartender, a key player in our vibrant establishment, you will not just serve drinks; you will be the curator of heartfelt moments, an alchemist of flavors, and the heartbeat of our social haven. Assisting guests in beverage and drink preparation, servicing of the bar area and the restaurant in an efficient and timely manner Relate with guests about needs, satisfaction with the beverage and drinks, ensuring a consistently caring and high-quality service Be knowledgeable about the drink offerings mentioned in the menu as well as all standard drinks to assist guest in choosing their beverage based on likes/dislikes Comply with Bishop’s Lodge / Forbes standards in use within the Bar and Restaurant outlets. Contribute to improving the F&B sales revenues by being knowledgeable about drinks, cocktails, spirits and other menu items, specials and prices Accurately and quickly, take and place orders and input them into the Micros system ensuring correct timing and billing Prepare the guest check accurately and collect payment or signature, as required Operate, maintain and properly clean all bar equipment and fittings Ensure that the bar is well-stocked at all times Use safe food handling procedures and maintain a safe working environment by using proper food-handling skills and food safety guidelines Qualifications Seasonal role - open availability from May through October One year experience in the foodservice/hospitality industry as a Bartender preferred. Good knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine. Experience at a luxury hospitality property preferred. Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol. Superior professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs. Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr