Bartender - Earth at Hidden Pond

Tiempo Completo

Description

Join the award-winning team at Earth at Hidden Pond, a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table dining destination nestled in the woods of Kennebunkport. We’re seeking a talented and hospitality-driven Seasonal Bartender to create handcrafted cocktails, showcase local ingredients, and deliver an exceptional guest experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-end environment and are passionate about thoughtful service, fresh flavors, and genuine hospitality, we’d love to have you behind the bar this season.

Responsibilities:

• Greet, direct, seat, and take food and beverage orders. Serve guests in accordance with company standards.
• Adhere to all beverage pour and recipe standards.
• Communicate inventory needs to appropriate manager.
• Be knowledgeable of all food, wine, beer, alcohol, and specialty cocktails offered.
• Conscious wine knowledge with ability to make pairing suggestions.
• Use the suggestive selling methods. Must continuously strive for revenue growth.
• Understand and communicate daily specials and specialty menus to guests.
• Understand and practice safe serving practices as they relate to alcohol service, such as recognizing intoxication and refusing service to a guest. Consult with Restaurant Manager when support is needed.
• Be perceptive, proactive, and engaging. Anticipate your guest’s needs. Personalize the guest experience when possible; remember your guest and their requests
• Complete pre-shift preparation such as preparing and stocking garnishes, pre-mix, and ice. Create syrups and in-house infusions.
• Complete side work and closing tasks as required such as cleaning, sanitation of ice bins, and restocking for next shift.
• Operate efficiently and calmly throughout peak service times and high stress situations. Seek assistance from leadership when needed to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Clean and maintain all working areas and equipment. Wipe down bottles, clean bar top, chairs, and tables, clean sinks, overflow trays, sweep and mop bar area floors, and ensure a sanitary bar space.
• Properly open and close beer taps.
• Polish glassware, record any breakage.
• Maintain bathroom spaces during shift.
• Remove trash. Restock service stations and service bar areas.
• Make coffee, tea, and espressos.
• Prepare and present final bill to guest for payment. Obtain settlement and process using the POS system with adjusted tip if noted.
• Reconciliate cash, accurately charge credit cards, and make appropriate cash deposits at end of shift.
• Check out with manager once shift is complete.
• Practice cleanliness and safety in all dining areas, liquor and wine storage areas.
• Participate in daily staff meetings and department training meetings.
• Assist team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety.
• Understand and practice all safety and security procedures, including Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Violence Policies.
• Escalate associate concerns to Restaurant Manager.

About Kennebunkport Resort Collection: The Kennebunkport Resort Collection is a portfolio of diverse, luxurious lodging and dining options offering stylish and unique hospitality in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Our growing hospitality group includes Hidden Pond//Earth at Hidden Pond, Tides Beach Club, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort//Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport Inn//The Burleigh Restaurant, Cottages at Cabot Cove, The Grand Hotel//Rosella, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory.

KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both part-time and full-time employees:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits, including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at the EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Why Join our team? Join our community of ambitious, thoughtful, and dedicated hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences. At Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem-solving at all levels of our organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.

As a Kennebunkport Resort Collection employee, we welcome you to join us in making a community impact. Our KRC Cares team partners with community leaders and like-minded businesses to advance our community services, such as toy drives, beach cleanups, and other charitable causes around the community. Our Community Impact project allows a 1% Impact Fee to be donated to hand-picked local organizations focusing on affordable housing, protecting wildlife habitats, and creating spaces for the youth of our community.

Kennebunkport Resort Collection offers customized learning opportunities for all employees. We work to carve out a path for internal leaders with motivated career goals. Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities are just some of the ways we support our associates.

Ready to learn more? Visit us online at www.kennebunkportresortcollection.com and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality, at www.eoshospitality.com for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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