Restaurant Bartender

Restaurant Bartender


Company
Lessing's Hospitality Group
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
11 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Description:
Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/

Position: Bartender

Come join us at one of our Main Street Restaurants as a Bartender!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages.
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks.
• Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Plan and present bar menu.
• Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

Qualifications:
• Proven working experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drink.
• Computer literacy.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
• Relevant training certificate.
• Weekend availability a must!

Pay & Perks:
-Hourly pay
-Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
-401K for Full Time Employees
-Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees

The Company: Lessing's Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing's operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Hourly pay (NY only)- $11.00 per hour plus tips.
• If your wage + tips does not equal at least minimum wage, your hourly pay will be adjusted to minimum wage.

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