What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server position at 929 Cocktail & Vinyl Record Bar?
929 is a Cocktail Vinyl Record Bar inspired by Canto-Pop & Mando-Pop, located in Long Island City, NY.
From craft cocktails and small bites to music and art display, 929’s goal is to create an immersive space for the celebration of Cantonese and Mandarin pop music from the 1980s and beyond. Sipping a cocktail inspired by Chinese ingredients while jamming to music playing on vinyl and browsing the music memorabilia collection in the space is exactly what we would love to see our guests doing. We believe in celebration, introduction, and most importantly, preservation of the pop culture we grew up with.
Candidates interested in bartending are highly preferred, with the potential to be trained in bartending.
Responsibilities
- Provide the highest levels of organization and hospitality to guests at all times, without exception
- Maintain integrity of service, proactively communicate with Managers to address any potential negative experiences
- Work collaboratively with bartenders and kitchen staff to ensure guests are receiving prompt and courteous service
- Welcoming and greeting guests at the entrance of the bar and escorting them to their assigned table
- Check-in with guests to ensure that they are having a great experience and take corrective action if any issues arise
- Engage with guests and colleagues in a professional and dignified manner
- Uphold 929's goal and mission statement, promote 929's culture, and always positively represent the brand
- Perform proper opening and closing procedures following ownership's direction
- Complete any other task assigned by the manager as required in a timely and professional manner
Skills
- Resume and proven working experience in fine dining or cocktail bar
- High school or equivalent education required.
- Great knowledge of spirits
- Classic cocktail knowledge is a must
- Basic bartending knowledge is a must
- Computer literacy
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to serve and memorize food options
- Ability to upsell customers from shelf to premium brands
- Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
- NY Food Protection Certificate is a plus
- NY ATAP Certificate is a plus
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is a huge plus
- Knowledge of vinyl records is a plus
- Knowledge of Chinese ingredients is a plus
Salary & Schedule
- $15/hour plus tips
- Minimum two days a week
- 9-hour shift (except for Friday & Saturday which is 10-hour shift)
Benefits
- Dining Discount
- Flexible Schedule
- Potential for Growth
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