MacAlesters Bartender

JOB TITLE: Bartender at MacAlester's

REPORTS TO: Dining Room Manager

DEPARTMENT: MacAlester's

LOCATION: Union League Golf Club at Torresdale (3801 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114)

Description To provide superior food and beverage service to all members and guests of the Union League, in a professional and dignified manner. Work well with fellow team members to provide the best service possible.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time. Change into a clean, pressed uniform with name tag
• Perform opening and closing side work
• Prior bartending experience with knowledge of high end cocktails. Understanding how to keep the bar clean and organized.
• Wipe all b&b plates, flatware, glassware and lamps with damp towel
• Greet all tables as they are seated using Members’ name
• Practice suggestive selling techniques and inform guests of new items and promotions
• Must have knowledge of proper wine service and the willingness to learn more.
• Take order with proper seat numbers
• Walk through station refreshing cocktails and maintaining tables
• Handwrite orders in a clear, orderly process then proceed to input into POS
• Be flexible, dynamic and willing to work in a team environment
• Understand and practice table etiquette: Serve all women first and the host last; Serve food from the left; Remove empty plates from the right; Serve all drinks from right; Present desert menus and offer coffee/after meal drinks.
• Build rapport with members and staff alike
• Reset tables and clean station before closing
• Close out all chits properly – do end of shift report. Report to Manager before leaving
• Own every situation and look to assist one another.

Skills And Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Must stand for long periods of time
• Bending and lifting required
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently
• ServSafe and RAMPS/ TIPS certified
• Flexible schedule, including mandatory holidays
• Includes but not limited to: Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Harvest, Thanksgiving, Santa Brunch, New Years Eve and any additional Weddings, Golf Outings or Events.

Compensation

• Fair wages and safe working environment
• Employee meals
• Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere
• Exposure to a national market
• Opportunities of promotion from within
• Educational funding for employees and Scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren
• Uniforms (for uniformed employees)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match of up to 6% once required hours are met (for full-time and part-time employees)