Bartender at City Line Bar – Albany, New York

Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery is seeking driven individuals to complete our inaugural team across all roles. We are a locally-owned eatery committed to excellence and quickly becoming a premier destination in the city. Experience is great, but what we truly seek is passion and a shared drive to be successful. If you're ready to grow with us and help establish a leading name in the local food community, apply today.

Position Summary

Provide timely, accurate, and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. Each bartender’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time that they will want to return.

Essential Functions

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary.
• Check the identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol.
• Clean and sterilize glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Record drink orders accurately and immediately after having received them into the register system.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests seated at the bar.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Reset tables in the bar area.
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar.
• Slice and pit fruit, and prepare other garnishes for drinks.
• Ask guests who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
• Arrange and maintain bottles and glasses attractively and functionally to support efficient drink preparation, promotion of beverages, and attractive displays.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar, including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, and storage areas.
• Recognize and learn the names of regular guests
• Assist with the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.

Tools & Technology

• Bar code reader equipment
• Credit card processing machines
• Cash registers
• Carbonated beverage dispenser (draught foam control devices, electronic beer line maintenance equipment, refrigerated liquid recirculation equipment, soda dispensers)
• Cocktail shakers or accessories (3-piece and 4-piece cocktail shakers, pour spouts, spirit measures)
• Commercial use:
• blenders, graters
• cutlery
• dishwashers
• juicers
• mixers
• strainers (4-prong strainers, cocktail strainers, Hawthorn strainers, julep strainers)
• Domestic mist or trigger sprayers (martini misters)
• Ice shaver machines or accessories (ice chippers, ice crushers, ice flakers)
• Non-carbonated beverage dispenser
• Notebook computers
• Point-of-sale receipt printers
• Point-of-sale terminals and workstations
• Slush and frozen drink machines
• Touch screen monitors
• Internet browser software
• Point-of-sale software (Toast)

Training and Experience

• Must be able to pass the Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Must have or be able to obtain State state-applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
• Proven restaurant serving or hostessing experience a plus
• High school diploma; previous food safety training considered a plus
• Must be of legal age according to State regulations to serve alcohol

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic reading and writing skills are required
• Basic mathematical skills to make change
• Hands-on experience in cashier duties
• Knowledge of workplace safety and food handling procedures
• Must be able to suggestively sell food and beverage items
• Basic computer skills

Competencies and Personal Characteristics

• Customer-oriented approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to work well with other teammates while maintaining a positive attitude
• Excellent people skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk and stand during the entire shift
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe
• Must be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food weighing up to 20 pounds
• Frequent washing of hands
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, fall,s and burns