Bartender (Josie's Table)

Josie's Table

Josie's Table is the sister restaurant to Milano in Latham. This job is for Josie's Table not Milano.

We use only the finest ingredients to produce fresh, artisanal crave-worthy food. Every day our chefs create specials to share their passion for seasonal ingredients with you. We take great pride in producing all of our pizza from scratch daily. 

We are looking for experienced bartenders to join our dedicated team. 

Bartender Job Duties:

• Mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits
• Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
• Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner
• Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
• Providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons
• Collecting money for drinks served and providing change as needed
• Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers
• Balancing cash receipts
• Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories
• Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment
• Organizing the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
• Placing orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies
• Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks
• Planning bar menus
• Creating unique drinks
• Serving food items for customers at the bar
• Complying with all food and beverage regulations
• Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behavior

Milano is currently open Tuesday through Saturday. The schedule is flexible. Shifts generally start at 4PM and finish between 9:30 and 11:00PM depending on the night. Rate of pay is $8.35 per hour plus tips and tip outs which range from roughly $150-$350 per night. Compensation also includes a 50% discount on food and free non-bottled beverages. 

Bartender Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard beverage service equipment
• Adaptability
• Decision-making
• Customer service
• Oral communication
• Planning, problem solving, and teamwork
• Developing budgets
• Self-motivated
• High energy Level
• Multi-tasking

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of bar or restaurant experience to include drink preparation
• Current beverage service certification or other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• Familiar with point-of-sale computers and software

If you are interested in joining our team, leave us your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

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