Lead Bartender - Restaurant, Event Center, Boutique Hotel

Job Description
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The Wilbur Mansion is actively searching for an efficient, personable, and creative Mixologist/Lead Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team! The Wilbur Mansion is Bethlehem's newest restaurant, event center, and boutique hotel located at the gateway to North and South Bethlehem. The Wilbur will be opening October 2022. Come join us in creating a community based culture!

The Wilbur Mansion is a family owned venue, managed by Hay Creek Hotels. To learn more, visit wilburmansion.com, Instagram @wilburmanison and haycreekhotels.com We'd love to meet you!

Job Summary:

• Greet, direct, seat, and serve guests in accordance with company service standards.
• Be knowledgeable about all beverage options offered, regularly making recommendations to guests.
• Craft, mix, and pour all beverage items in accordance to Food and Beverage standards.
• Lead efforts in providing craft cocktail recipes and creative drink listing. Ability to design and create unique craftcocktails
• Work closely with F&B Director on beverage, beer, and wine menus. Liaison with purveyors.
• Be thoroughly familiar with menu items, promotions offered, hotel offerings, and related materials.
• Complete designated side work efficiently and thoroughly. Clean and maintain all working areas and equipment.
• Assist in resolving any complaints, and communicate disgruntled customers to the appropriate supervisor.
• Reconciliation cash, accurately charge credit cards, and make appropriate cash deposits at end of shift. Complete all transactions using the Point of Sale system.
• As needed, act as manager on duty after Restaurant Manager has left for the evening. Closing supervisor duties as directed.
• Work closely with F&B Director to ensure all staff are properly educated on beverage options, wine and beer knowledge, and liquor service policy best practices.

Wage:

• $15-18 per hour (based on experience) + Tips

Benefits:

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Complimentary Meals Daily
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

Our Core Beliefs;

We promote and support a culture that Delights & Surpriseseach of our customers, associates, and business partners. Our Host Philosophyencourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer outstandinghospitality service outside the scope of their primary job responsibilities.Our Associate Promise is the commitment to truly listen to and communicateopenly and honestly with all team members. We embrace Pride Of Ownership tocreate an, "I can, I am, I own," empowered approach to everything wedo. Partnering in our Local Community and respecting the environment we live inare beliefs we incorporate into daily operations.

Experience and Skills
Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must feel comfortable with technology/Point of Sale system
• 3+ years bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Ability to design and create unique craftcocktails
• Proven ability to create beverage recipes, cocktail listings, and beverage offering
• Alcohol service training certificate a plus (will train if needed).
• Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude
• Ability to operate smoothly under time-sensitive pressure while maintaining composure and hospitality
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends
• May be subject to successful completion of background check and/or DMV check.