Bartender

MRG Restaurant Group

Restaurant Bartender

The Mill Restaurant Group, LLC (MRG) consists of: The Mill on the River, Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar, Cal’s Wood Fired Grille, Market Grille, and Republic of Bloomfield.

Our venues offer the best in fine and casual dining. It is all about the experience – providing a one of a kind ambiance. We believe that it is not simply about providing a meal but an overall dining experience!

MRG is seeking bartenders at Abigails Grille & Wine Bar located at 4 Hartford Road, Simsbury, CT 06089.

In this position, bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders to keep guests satisfied during meals or social gatherings. They must have extensive knowledge of common drinks which they use to recommend drinks to guests, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines. They also entertain guests who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while simultaneously filling drink orders for other guests. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to their specifications.

Qualified candidates for this position will have a strong work ethic, be punctual, professional, genuine, friendly, hospitable, and have prior wine knowledge. This position requires someone who is good at prioritizing and multi-tasking in a very busy environment, while still maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.

We expect our associates to have regular attendance defined as being on time and present for all scheduled shifts, for the entire shift. Our associates need to value the importance of timeliness, punctuality, and dependability, and how the lack of these critical elements affects others in the workplace and the overall restaurant operations. We expect all associates to be willing to lend a helping hand to co-workers, direct reports, and supervisors, whether it is one of their typical job responsibilities or not.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience with high volume bar service
• Must be able to execute service bar duties as well as service bar top guest simultaneously
• Ensures every guest has a positive experience
• Extensive knowledge of wines and liquors, including knowledge of federal, state and local laws dealing with the consumption of alcohol
• Utilizing personal integrity and basic math skills to handle cash in a responsible manner
• Must be alert to team member and guest needs
• Punch in, sign in, report to management on time and in full uniform for each shift
• Perform bar set up, running side work and closing duties
• Sell guests by communicating with extensive product knowledge
• Prepare stunning, handcrafted beverages with consistency of recipe and attractively garnish
• Works with team work always in mind
• Completes bar clean up during shift and at the end of each night
• Computes guest checks and operates POS system
• Maintains restaurant safety and sanitation
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

· 1 year bartending experience in a high end, high volume, and fast paced fine dining restaurant

· Must be have flexible hours including weekends and all holidays

· Must have reliable transportation

· ServSafe Certification preferred but can be acquired upon hire

· Hourly pay based upon experience

· Must have a dynamic personality with a strong passion for the hospitality industry

· Thrive working in a team environment

· Must be authorized to Work in the US and Have a Valid Social Security Number

· Physical ability needed to walk and stand for long periods of time as well as lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 lbs throughout each shift

· Strong time management and organizational skills

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Qualified Candidates must demonstrate a Highly Motivated Attitude, and a Genuine Passion for Culinary and Hospitality Excellence!

If you can see yourself as a valuable part of our award winning fine dining team, we urge you to apply today!

MRG Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $8.32 per hour

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

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