Lead Bartender at Culinary Institute of America in New Hyde Park, NY

The hiring rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Bartender is accountable for providing quality food and beverage service to all customers while ensuring all practices, equipment and inventory are properly maintained. The Lead Bartender is responsible for the efficient and effective execution of all warehouse and bar activities daily, including but not limited to, the receipt, storage, staging and movement of inventory as well as the preparation and service of beverages as directed by restaurant management as designated.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons of restaurants, following standard recipes.
• Provides table service to patrons at the bar and in the restaurant.
• Assists students, staff and student hires in accurate Point of Sale (POS) procedures.
• Creates and tests new cocktails and mocktails for all restaurants.
• Participates in student cocktail projects giving advice and guidance during the creation process and provides constructive criticism of finished projects.
• Provides suggestions of beverages to guests, servers and students.
• Responsible for all prep and side work at the bar and maintaining proper inventories.
• Assists in training new bartenders for the department.
• Responsible for following defined storeroom and bar workflow processes.
• Receives incoming shipments for the warehouse and the bars; verifies that items and quantities match purchase orders and requisitions and reports shipment discrepancies to restaurant management.
• Labels and stores received material(s) as directed. Stores inventory safely and in compliance with established standards.
• Uses the inventory software; EATEC, and equipment as required in the documentation of product movement from the warehouse.
• Conducts periodic inventory cycle counts, and physical inventories as directed.
• Prepares for and participates in audits.
• Follows all cash handling procedures if and when necessary.
• Ensures that physical security barriers, such as doors, cabinets, etc., are secure at all times.
• Keeps warehouse and bar spaces clean and walkways/aisles clear of materials or refuse.
• Bartends and/or serves in other Restaurants as dictated by business needs of the departments.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience preparing cocktails, maintaining wine and liquor inventory and cash handling in a fine dining establishment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MICROS POS experience.
• TIPS Certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficient in basic mathematical skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Strong customer service skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work overtime on nights and weekends as required by business needs.
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.
• Dexterity to maneuver in small spaces with repetitive crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting and reaching.