What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender position at JEAN-GEORGES MANAGEMENT?
THE BRAND
Jean-Georges Management is built on a powerful culinary foundation and has evolved into a reputable and award-winning restaurant group. From inception, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten placed emphasis on the importance of providing the very best in culinary and tailored hospitality, which has resulted in the success of an acclaimed constellation of international restaurants. With over 60 restaurants worldwide we continuously strive towards excellence and rely on the support of our culinary and hospitality team members to contribute to our worldwide operations.
POSITION SUMMARY
Bartenders will be responsible for preparing and serving expertly prepared drinks to our guests. The bartender should have the ability to create classic cocktails as well as detailed recipes.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes
- Peel, slice, and pit fruit for garnishing beverages, following company standards
- Take orders from customers, ensuring 100% accuracy when entering orders into POS prior to delivering the order to the customer
- Greet customers immediately with a smile and present beverage menus
- Check identification of all customers who appear under 21 to verify they are of legal drinking age prior to serving them
- Follow responsible alcohol service guidelines, as outlined by Employee Handbook
- Process transactions using the POS system; Prepare checks for guests and process payments
- Maintain proper loss prevention standards including cash handling procedures, tip handling, cash deposits; Count the cash register at the start and close of each shift
- Maintain organization and aesthetic appeal of the bar counter and displays
- Complete opening and closing side work as directed by Management, including cleaning the bar and securing all alcoholic product
- Proactively anticipate guest needs to ensure satisfaction and promptly address any concerns or requests.
- Demonstrate the ability to suggest additional menu items.
- Complete assigned side work and tasks as directed by management.
- Maintain sanitation to Department of Health standards; Keep work area clean and organized
- Inform Manager on Duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA / workplace safety violations
- Inform Management of any product or supply needs
- Deal with guest complaints by finding a way to say yes; always inform the Manager on Duty and Involve as needed
- Update knowledge and skills continually by participating in staff training opportunities
- Maintain general knowledge of The Group, location, transportation, Management team, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position is 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.
Jean-Georges is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
