Bartender

ABOUT LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

The Bartender is a member of the Food and Beverage team that assists in ensuring that guest service and food and beverage Brand standards are met.  Hospitable, welcoming and friendly guest service, are essential requirements of the position. The Fed is one of Boston’s most stylish and storied cocktail and culinary experiences. Housed in the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, The Fed draws inspiration from the building’s inception with dark wood interiors, hand-tufted rugs, shelves lined with Boston banking and cocktail history, and over 90 curated pieces of local art.  From classics to cutting-edge, mixing old and new is the culture at The Fed. Each curated drink is thoughtfully composed to balance  flavor, creativity, and presentation.  The menu offers elevated seasonal fare and a variety of shareable plates from locally sourced ingredients that can be enjoyed indoors or on the seasonal Rose Garden Terrace.  The Fed is a destination where locals and travelers come for the cocktails, stay for the conversation, and return for the atmosphere in the heart of the city.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up bar according to appropriate standards of service determined by the manager.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of all items used including all par levels for liquor, beer and wine.
• Make and serve beverages according to hotel menus and standards, serve food when necessary.
• Responsible for following proper beverage control.
• When closing bar, ensure that the bar is secure and keys are turned into Security.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Brand standards.
• Responsible for filling requisitions for the bar, fruit, liquor, wine, etc.
• Prepare juices and other ingredients with assistance from barback.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS 

• Responsible for maintaining a controlled environment at the bar.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar and back of house areas throughout service.
• Collaboration with bar team to create and maintain cocktail list
• Additional duties not mentioned above may also be requested by a supervisor.
• Must have be fully flexible to work variable schedule hours and days.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY/ EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must have previous experience in a craft cocktail bar setting
• Must have knowledge of classic and craft cocktails, and advanced cocktailing techniques
• Must have knowledge of beer, spirits and food.
• Must have knowledge of wine, wine service, and associated handling techniques
• Must have knowledge of proper steps of service in a fine-dining atmosphere
• Use oral communication effectively to perform job; speaking appropriately with guests and colleagues.
• Make minor decisions requiring logical judgment, i.e. task sequencing.
• Make general decisions in the absence of specific directions, i.e. not to serve intoxicated guests, prioritizing workload.
• React professionally and remain in control when working with high volume under pressure.
• Attend department meetings and provided trainings.
• Maintain positive attitude and set example among colleagues.
• Eager to learn, grow, and adapt within the world of beverage and cocktail trends

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Must become TIPS and Servsafe certified if not already.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand; reach; grasp; lift/carry up to 30 pounds; walk; kneel; squat/bend; push/pull.
• Ability to stand for length of shift.

SALARY RANGE:

• $30.94 - $31.24 per hour