Bartender - Ocean Restaurant

Full-Time

Description

At the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we are a community of team players who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to both our guests and one another. Most importantly, we are an organization that believes in our employees and encourages continued growth, allowing each team member to play a vital role in our company’s success.

The Ocean Restaurant, located at the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, is seeking an enthusiastic part-time Bartender to provide an outstanding guest experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, knowledgeable about classic and innovative cocktails, and committed to exceeding guests’ expectations through exceptional service and creativity behind the bar.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion

• Must be able to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused with constant interruptions

• Have the ability to speak candidly and knowledgeably about KRC programming and offerings

• Understanding of hotel restaurant operations; food and beverage knowledge, steps of service, and cash management as it pertains to the selling of food and beverages

• Responsible for maintaining exceptional service levels for all events

• Must continually strive for sales growth by having ongoing knowledge of all current menus

• Be perceptive, proactive, and engaging. Anticipate your guest’s needs

• Proactively relay all customer interactions and complaints

• Set the tone for success with a positive attitude and sincere enthusiasm

• Engaging in clear, consistent communications with leadership and restaurant staff

• Ensure that each and every customer is served efficiently and effectively

• Must be a good example while working alongside team members

• Be able to communicate restaurant and hotel promotions, local attractions, and points of interest

Additional Responsibilities:

• Any other duties assigned by the manager

• Must be able to be on feet for the entire length of the shift

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

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//Goose Rocks Beach House, 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 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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