Beverage Captain, The Department at Hudson's

Job Description

Job Description

Description

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Continental is looking for standout Full-Time Beverage Captain who wants to be part of a team dedicated to outstanding customer service, the highest professional standards, and a commitment to delivering flawless quality. We’re especially looking for someone who thrives while collaborating, loves building relationships, and seeks open communication. A perfect culture fit would be someone willing to roll up their sleeves and be part of a polished team, delighting guests every meal, every day.

WHO YOU ARE
The Department at Hudson’s Beverage Captain is a valuable member of our team who: 

• ·       Is an integral member of the Bar and Service team, with an elevated knowledge of all cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage selections and consistently delivers
• ·       Acts as a brand ambassador embodying our core values and guiding principle
• ·       Is comfortable working in an event venue environment
• ·       Is interested in growing within a dynamic team
• ·       Is committed to excellence
• ·       Works best in a creative, collaborative environment

Sound like you? Let’s chat.

Key Responsibilities

The Beverage Captain will be successful when:

·       The Department at Hudson’s private events are flawlessly executed, with high-quality libations and service throughout the event season. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

DAILY OPERATIONS

·       Lead bar set-up to ensure it is executed in a timely manner

·       Own product prep in advanced

·       Review and understand BEOs

·       Assisting with monthly inventory and consumption bar sheets

·       Monitor staffing levels

·       Lead by example for all bartenders in punctuality, appearance and work quality; including training

·       Participate in pre-shift meetings alongside event managers

·       Check proper amount of bar products and glassware are pulled per event

·       Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests while anticipating their needs

·       Demonstrate expert knowledge of specialty, classic and signature cocktails (ingredients, specs, build), wine, beer, and beverage offerings

·       Maintain fluency in all menu items and ingredients with the ability to suggest beverage pairings

·       Monitor proper steps of service with the team throughout each event

·       Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and prep areas; putting away product

·       Can communicate effectively with staff members and management during service

·       Report incidents and areas of opportunity to management

·       Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

·       Support special activations throughout other Hudson related outlets

FINANCIAL IMPACT ·       Be a catalyst for continuous improvement

·       Monitor overpouring, waste and proper handling of bar products and glassware

 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

·       Must have five years of bartending experience, knowledge of techniques and equipment for serving, storing, and handling food and beverage products

·       Leadership experienced recommended

·       Efficient in describing and serving different types of liquor, cocktails, beer, and wine

·       Preferred TIPS Certification or can pass TIPS Class to become certified 

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