Bartender - Legends at Oculus Beer Garden (New York, NY)

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

OCULUS BEER GARDEN 

Based at Westfield World Trade Center, the Oculus Beer Garden is a sprawling and picturesque outdoor space with the iconic Oculus set in the backdrop. Featuring dozens of local and international beers, as well as delicious craft cocktails, the Beer Garden caters to locals, commuters, and tourists alike. Once onsite, guests can sit, relax, and enjoy a drink and food as well as the beautiful scenery.

THE ROLE   

The Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately serving beverages to guests in a friendly and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests
• Serve beer, wine and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards
• Ability to mix drinks on event days that require specific menu
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages
• Provide information on wine characteristics, evaluate guests needs, make appropriate suggestions and serve wine using proper wine service techniques
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Handle an assigned bank and follow all cash handling procedures
• Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies
• Serve food items to guests seated at the bar
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, dusting, cleaning of doors, etc. as needed
• Provide guidance to guests at Westfield Beer Garden inclusive of dining options and general New York City attraction information
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Organize Catering Storage Areas
• Attend mandatory meetings
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor
   

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts including: mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Experience as a bartender for at least two years
• Extensive knowledge of beer
• Must be able to create and serve drinks in a timely manner
• Extensive knowledge of wines
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance standards
• Ability to work independently or in a team during set up and execution of service
• Willingness and drive to exceed the guest expectations
• Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor
• Ability to work in an open aired environment during all climate conditions
• Must have excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Must be personable, friendly and welcoming
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items
• Ability to transport up to 50lbs on a continuous basis
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training

COMPENSATION

$11.00/Hourly

JOB TYPE: Part Time/Seasonal

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On-site. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Skills

• Customer Service