Seasonal Bartender

Neiman Marcus Restaurant Bartender

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and "Retail-tainment" initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global's portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

Job Description

The Restaurant Bartender serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner consistent to the high standards set by Neiman Marcus.

Responsibilities

Serves and interacts with customers in a professional and gracious manner

Utilizes thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology, to provide detailed information to customers about menu items

Supports smooth staff delivery of bar items through use of POS / ticket systems

Leverages thorough knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, including technical and service procedures

Participates in daily pre-shift meeting

Adheres to established accounting procedures for all transactions, including all authorized methods of payment and maintains knowledge of the POS system

Cleans and maintains restaurant and workstation including pre-shift, post-shift and daily and weekly duties as assigned by the Manager

Fulfills duties that may involve lifting objects (e.g., tables, chairs, highchairs, etc.)

Maintains the highest level of hygiene standards to include, but not limited to:

• Clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes
• Clean and professionally styled hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience in serving food and beverage and following proper table service guidelines

Ability to work autonomously

Motivated and results-driven

Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings (e.g., china, glass, flatware), food, and beverage as indicated by the kitchen ticket and the guidebook

Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology

Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time

Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills

"Win together" mentality

Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds

Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Career and Life at Neiman Marcus

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $17 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Neiman Marcus is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Neiman Marcus and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.