Bartender (Poughkeepsie, Shadows on the Hudson)

Shadows on the Hudson is an award winning waterfront restaurant located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Our building is perched on a cliff 40 feet above the Hudson River and just 50 feet from its eastern bank. With creative cuisine, exceptional service, and unmatched Hudson River views, Shadows on the Hudson is the best choice for your next special event.

Job Overview:

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Wash your hands when you arrive at work and throughout your shift
• Follow all required guidelines for PPE when required to wear and maintain a clean and sanitized uniform at all times.

· Wipe down and sanitize bar area and stool after a guest leave in a manner that is in compliance with CDC guidelines

· Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to "up-sell" product

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages, Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Physical Requirements of the Bartender Position:

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced mobility in limited space.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., including, but not limited to, lifting trays of food or food items on a regular and continuing basis.
• Withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater for periods of 30 minutes or more.
• Understand and respond to employee and guest verbal requests and visual cues in a loud and extremely busy environment.

Education Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and or 3 year’s bartending experience in a high volume atmosphere. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Have you ever applied / Interviewed at Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, The Grandview, Anthony’s Pier 9, Billy Joe's Ribworks, Torches on the Hudson, Blu Pointe, Pointe Grille, West Hills Country Club, Bistecca Italian Steakhouse, Bonura's Little Sicily, or Uncle Huck's Louisiana Kitchen before? If so, please specify which location(s).
• Have you ever worked for Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, The Grandview, Anthony’s Pier 9, Billy Joe's Ribworks, Torches on the Hudson, Blu Pointe, Pointe Grille, West Hills Country Club, Bistecca Italian Steakhouse, Bonura's Little Sicily, or Uncle Huck's Louisiana Kitchen before? If so, please specify which location(s).

Experience:

• Bartending: 2 years (Required)
• Fine Dining: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16