Bartender

Do you love building relationships and creating exceptional guest experiences? We are hiring Bartenders to provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional experience for all our guests. Each bartender's primary objective is to show our guests such an excellent experience, they will want to return.

Responsibilities :

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Vintner's Table and MAF Hospitality overall.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Balance cash receipts
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately enter into the register system
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking or arranging transportation for intoxicated guests
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages, especially our wines
• Take beverage orders from serving staff and directly from guests seated at the bar
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar
• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks
• Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or contact management to do so
• Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
• Recognize and learn the names of regular guests
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of bar
• Help complete prep work for the kitchen
• Create drink recipes
• Learn all aspects of Folino Estate wine and have the ability to walk a guest through a tasting as well as provide information and exemplary service
• Provide guests with information about Folino Estate, local areas, including giving directions

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Benefits / Perks :

Calling all wine lovers (and non-wine drinker's too)! Are you looking to make a career move? We're hiring!

Nestled moments away from I-78 in the middle of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, our family-owned vineyard and winery is looking to hire motivated individuals in many different fields of interest. Escape to our little piece of Italy every day and experience a work place that offers not only tremendous growth and advancement opportunity, but competitive compensation, medical benefit options and so much more. Learn what it is like to love what you do, and do what you love, all while being a part of the hospitality and wine industry! Salute!