Part Time Bartender - Widow Jane

Widow Jane Bartender

This position is onsite and based at Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This is a part time role with varying hours. The standard hours of operation are Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturdays/Sundays 2:00pm - 10:00pm.

What the Role Is

The Widow Jane Bartender will be responsible for creating a memorable and unique experience within our tasting room and for flawless operation of the bar. The Bartender will entertain & educate guests, providing efficient beverage service and maintaining the bar's cleanliness and overall appearance.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Provide an exceptional guest experience and connect with visitors through education and bar menu selections, maintaining a positive guest/customer relation
• Develop and maintain complete knowledge of all Widow Jane products
• Knowledgeable of and able to execute most up to date mixology methods, a wide variety of drink recipes, garnishes for drinks, preparation methods/times of drinks, ingredients necessary, portion sizes, presentation and prices
• Maintain highest health standards, sanitation and cleanliness in the beverage/bar area to meet local, state and government guidelines.
• Ensure all service items such as menus, etc. are cleaned, in good condition and replaced as required
• Strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors and driving while under the influence
• Participate in continuous training and educational opportunities to further develop brand advocacy concepts
• Maintain bar cleanliness by cleaning classes, putting away items and organizing kitchen fridge daily, changing/taking out garbage, maintaining clean restroom

Who You Are…

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year previous bartending/restaurant experience
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to talk to others to convey information effectively
• Service Orientation – actively looking for ways to help people
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel and Outlook
• Available to work weekends
• Ability to work in a team and be a self-starter

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with whiskey knowledge

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

In New York, the expected compensation range for this role is $21.00 per hour plus tips. Actual starting pay may differ based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.