Bartender

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Maxime’s is the newest opening from the club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London.

Maxime’s is located on Madison Avenue, New York on the site of the former Westbury Hotel and will continue the long-established Birley tradition of providing exceptional experiences for our members and guests.

Maxime’s mission is to deliver excellence in service standards and hospitality. Exhibiting passion for what we do within the values of who we are. Inward looking rather than outward projecting. A club of comfort and discretion where members’ needs are met with personality and humility. An environment of stimulating décor, celebrating outstanding food and extraordinary wine. Our members will feel that they are in a private house, being looked after with the utmost care and professionalism by friendly and attentive staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Bartenders lead the bar atmosphere and culture of Maxime’s, executing the bar menu efficiently and accurately while building relationships with members. Bartenders work closely with all front- and back-of-house team members to uphold the standards of the bar program and create a welcoming atmosphere, elevating Maxime’s brand and service standards at all times.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains complete knowledge of Maxime’s policies and procedures and ensure that all practices and policies are being upheld
• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes for members at the bar as well as the main dining room
• Ensures the ongoing excellence in quality of bar items as well as the efficiency of beverage ticket times
• Ensures the techniques specific to each cocktail-build are accurate
• Adheres to all Department of Health and Safety standards related to food handling, hygiene, and alcohol service, including reviewing identification of all members to verify they are of legal drinking age
• Coordinates with Managers to compile all bar-related liquor, produce, and dry-goods orders weekly
• Performs monthly beverage inventory on all liquor, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, produce, dry goods, glassware, and prepped bar items for the restaurant
• Helps members to make selections from food and beverage menus, suggesting courses and pairings, explaining any off-menu dishes, and answering all food preparation and ingredient questions
• Processes orders and payment transactions through POS, ensuring accuracy of checks and cash handling procedures
• Upsells additional menu items, beverages, and desserts to increase revenue and enhance member experience
• Pursues ongoing beverage education, serving as the voice of the bar program during pre-shift meetings and assisting on training sessions with brand representatives
• Supports all front-of-house team members in providing exceptional guest service
• Completes opening and closing side work
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Adheres to posted schedules
• Completes other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Minimum 2 years working as a bartender in a fine dining restaurant or hotel environment in a similar capacity.
• Has a passion for exceptional hospitality in food and beverage.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Operates at a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• TIPS Certification preferred. 
• NYC DOH certification preferred.
• Familiarity with restaurant POS and reservations systems is preferred. Ability to learn and adapt to new systems (Tevalis & SevenRooms) required.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant.
• Ability to operate with grace under pressure.
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day.

EEO STATEMENT                                      

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.

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