Bartenders (Westchester-6 months exp. required)

Job Description

Job Description

Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) is a Westchester-based cultural non-profit that welcomes visitors to four National Historic Landmarks and presents public tours, school programs, and seasonal festivals for audiences that include suburban families seeking weekend leisure activities; K-12 teachers meeting curricular objectives and their students; and a diverse array of heritage tourists.  HHV has a national reputation for groundbreaking on-site interpretation and award-winning digital content, particularly in the content areas of Northern slavery, regional women’s history, and storytelling.

HHV’s Retail Department is seeking Bartenders with at least 6 months of bartending experience . The Bartenders contributes to the success of Historic Hudson Valley’s fall events, including The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze event, by ensuring the visitors have positive experiences. The Bartender will serve beer and wine based on customer requests. Duties include verifying the identification and age of customers, preparing and serving alcoholic beverages, and accepting payment from customers. Additionally, the position requires: 

Primary Duties

• Serve beer and wine
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Process payment from customers
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposit
• Keep bar area clean and tidy
• Change and tap kegs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• At least 6 months of bartending experience
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payment
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• TIPS certification preferred, but HHV can arrange to get employees certified at no cost

Work Conditions

• Long periods of standing
• Outdoor conditions
• Weekend, holiday and evening availability in support of HHV programs/events

This is a part-time seasonal position; evening and weekend hours at special events are required.

Pay rate is $30/hr

To be considered for this position, upload a resume.  You may “click apply” or visit our employment page at  to create a profile and upload your documents. On the employment page click on “create profile and apply”.

Historic Hudson Valley values representation and is committed to a workforce that exemplifies acceptance across race, gender, age, ability, religion, and identity. A sense of belonging in our workforce is an integral part of our history and culture; honoring all voices of the past and present is central to our mission and our impact.

Disclaimer: Applicants are expected to submit application materials that are truthful, accurate, and reflective of their own experience, qualifications, and communication abilities. Misrepresentations or fabricated information may result in disqualification from consideration or withdrawal of an offer.