Bartender

Competitive compensation based on experience. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

The Bartender position is responsible for preparing and serving a selection of wine, spirits, and cocktails that appeals directly to the guests’ taste.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Offer customers at the bar a distinguished and pleasant service.
• Offer menu items.
• Monitor guests at the bar and complete guest requests to ascertain satisfaction and ensure exceptional service.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers to maintain inventory, make beverages, offer food and beverage pairings.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond in a proactive manner.
• Serve a variety of beverages and have excellent knowledge of the beverage menu.
• Perform all opening and closing tasks at the bar.
• Set-up tables as per required standards.
• Present beverage and food menus and offer clients suggestions.
• Remove and stock all tableware, silverware, glassware, beverages and food.
• Bring plates to clients, clean up and reset tables.
• Tidy up and clean bar area during service hours.
• Ensure all details of service are delivered to perfection and that each client is given the best quality service.
• Ensure bar is always properly stocked.
• Welcome guests with a warm, courteous demeanor by making eye contact with a smile and proper presentation.
• Immediately report all incidents or atypical situations to the supervisor.
• Ensure client satisfaction and take ownership of any problem that may arise, advise supervisors afterwards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of bartending experience in a luxury restaurant/hotel environment. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Develop complete knowledge of all products offered by the bars such as wines, cocktails, beers, Armagnacs, cognacs, spirits and all other beverages.
• An affinity for guest service.
• Excellent bartending and cocktail knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of modern and classic cocktails.
• Have detailed knowledge of all menu items whether it be food or beverages.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts: days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to use the computer system for product billing, printing invoices and to close payments in the correct payment system.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to serve at all points of sale in the Food and Beverage division.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• TIPS Certification
• Must be able to go up and down staircase as well as stoop and bend.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

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