Bartending Jobs in New York City

Bartender

Job Details

Job Description

Venue Description

Escape the bustle of the city and rediscover the romance of the sea at The Fulton, a restaurant by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Fulton is the chef’s first seafood restaurant – located in an area of the city Vongerichten fell in love with when he first encountered the energy of the former Fulton Fish Market. With a hat-tip to the history of The Seaport, the menu focuses on the best ingredients and the bounty of the ocean and beyond. With its waterfront setting the restaurant offers a singular New York dining experience, with patio seating and some of the best-unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality food and beverage dining experience to all guests
• Interact with guests, take orders, serve food and beverage, and process transactions
• Maintain bar and dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude
• Communicate orders to the bar and kitchen by recording guest choices, dietary needs, and special requests
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all menu items as well as make recommendations and answer all menu inquiries
• Complete openside work and closing side work as directed by Restaurant/Bar Management, including but not limited to cleaning the bar and securing all alcoholic product
• Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes accurately and efficiently; keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses, and accessories necessary; accounts for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks, and charge receipts
• Maintain proper loss prevention standards including cash handling procedures, tip handling, and cash deposits; Count the cash register at the start and close of each shift
• Following responsible alcohol service guidelines as outlined by Employee Handbook for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes;
• Checking identification based on legal and company guidelines
• Actively participate during lineup
• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest’s expectations
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the bar counter and displays before, during, and after service
• Adhere to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Complete all assigned side work relevant to guest interactive service, in compliance with 80/20/30 rules
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Must have 2+ years of Bartender experience in fine dining, the high volume setting
• In-depth knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits
• Prior related experience requiring cash handling, excellent customer service, service recovery, and problem-solving skills
• Personable demeanor, instinctive nature, and ability to deliver world-class hospitality
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and eloquently, both verbal and written
• Ability to take direction and execute
• High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
• A desire to advocate on behalf of the guest as well as notice and pursue when a guest is dissatisfied
• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest’s expectations
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs; Ability to stand for prolong periods of time and climb steps regularly.
• Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Referral bonus

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is paid a minimum wage and a tip credit is taken when applicable. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.