Bartender

Become one of the newest members of our Catering Staff! Long-standing Brooklyn Catering Hall (near Kings Plaza) looking to add to our team. We are looking for dining room staff to join us in providing service at celebrations of all types. Whether you are greeting a birthday celebrant, ushering a retiree into the grand ballroom, or serving dinner at a dream wedding, you are the key to making sure this night is something truly special. Responsibilities: Assist with the setup and cleanup of the bar area. Anticipate guest needs and exceed service expectations. Taking orders for and serving drinks to our patrons. Always maintaining clean personal work stations. What You Need to Succeed: Provide service with a smile! Work as a team with other members of the service staff. Maintain a professional and well-kept appearance. Must be able to remain on your feet for 5-7 hour durations and perform moderately heavy lifting of trays. Must be able to communicate well in English. On-the-job training is available. *all applicants must have 3 years bartender experience OR show proof of completion from a professional bartending course. *all applicants must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with NYC liquor laws, must possess a valid form of photo identification and must possess a social security card or another form of acceptable substitute documentation in accordance with the laws of NYC. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF OUR CATERING STAFF TEAM!

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable. Bartender Responsibilities: Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders. Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials. Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers. Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol. Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked. Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations. Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register. Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment. Developing new cocktail recipes. Bartender Requirements: High school diploma. Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required. Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol. Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance. Basic math and computer skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Strong task and time management abilities. Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques. Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.