Event Bartender (Poughkeepsie, The Grandview)

Known as the premier Hudson River Valley Wedding Venue, The Grandview is one of Poughkeepsie’s top luxury wedding venues. Our all inclusive wedding packages are fully customizable so you get exactly what you want for your stress free wedding. We consult with you every step of the way to create memories beyond what you could have ever imagined. Our unique space offers two exclusive wedding reception spaces with a panoramic view of the Hudson River. Our Grand Ballroom is perfect for a luxuriously fun wedding reception or if you are looking for an outdoor tent wedding, then look no further than our outdoor ballroom overlooking the Mid-Hudson Bridge.

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 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:

• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Greets customers and takes drink order; provides information about products
• Follows company recipes and product directions for mixing beverages, Collects payments and operates cash drawers 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
• 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 5.5 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, kegs, Co2 tanks, soda bag in a box and lifting trays of food or food items on a regular and continuing basis.
• Understand and respond to employee and guest verbal requests and visual cues in a loud and extremely busy environment.

Education Requirements:

A minimum of a High School diploma is preferred but may be waived with the right level of experience. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have basic bartending skills.

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 (Preferred)
• Banquet: 2 years (Preferred)
• Catering: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16