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Position: Substitute Bartender (Temporary / Seasonal #535673)
Property / Office: Mandarin Oriental, New York
Location: New York, NY, United States

The Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides 21st century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for creating unique hotels through distinctive design and a strong sense of place, luxury hotels right for their time and place. The Group regularly receives international recognition and awards for quality management and legendary service hospitality.

The Hotel

A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 244 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breath-taking views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality. Luxurious amenities include MO Lounge, all-day dining overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline; a 14,500 square-foot Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. In addition, there is premium meeting and event space, including a 6,000 square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park. Located in Columbus Circle’s Deutsche Bank Center, Mandarin Oriental, New York is in an idyllic location just steps away from world-class dining, shopping and entertainment, including the Broadway Theater District, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Jazz at Lincoln Center and the shops of Columbus Circle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cutting fruit and garnishes
• Checking coolers and shelves to ensure proper stocking of beer, wine, liquor, and all beverages.
• Support company's philosophy and company culture through the use of Guiding Principles and D.E.L.I.G.H.T as part of ensuring Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement.
• Cleaning counters, floors, shelves, and refrigerators; remove trash.
• When serving beverages, abides by all state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Support company's philosophy and company culture through the use of Pillars of Legendary Quality Experiences on a daily basis to ensure Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement
• Straightening bar area continuously
• Checking for supplies such as sugar, salt, stir sticks, straws, napkins as per specified inside work list.
• Stocking bar with ice as needed.
• Requisition of additional supplies as needed.
• Support company's philosophy and company culture through the use of Departmental Legendary Quality Experiences on a daily basis to ensure Guest Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement
• Responsible for mixing drinks, serving drinks, cleaning bar, setting up and breaking down the bar.
• Make sure that all glasses are wiped and spotless.
• always Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area and well stocked with supplies and beverages including:
  • straightening bar area continuously

  • cleaning counters, floors, shelves, and refrigerators; remove trash.

  • checking coolers and shelves to ensure proper stocking of beer, wine, liquor, and all beverages.

  • stocking bar with ice as needed.

  • checking for supplies such as sugar, salt, stir sticks, straws, napkins as per specified inside work list.

  • Requisition of additional supplies as needed.

  • cutting fruit and garnishes

  • retrieving special garnishes from kitchen

  • restocking bar with clean glasses
• Retrieving special garnishes from kitchen
• Preparing drinks in accordance with the server orders.
• Restocking bar with clean glasses

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Bar and Lobby Lounge cocktail server in lounge when necessary.
• Report all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the management.
• Understand and follow the laws and guidelines for beverage service.
• Assist Guest courteously and efficiently.
• Attend daily pre meal/communication meeting.
• Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations.
• Attend all food and beverage training classes.
• Provide excellent service at all times to all of our guests and servers.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage to service and up sell our product, including liquors and cocktails.
• Following the posted opening and closing duties and side work sheet
• Generate a good atmosphere.
• Respond to all guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction, and information as requested when working in public areas.
• Attend monthly department meeting.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of food and preparation.
• Be a self-motivator and motivator of others.
• Work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner.
• Have excellent communication and organization skills.
• Have a excellent knowledge of mixed drinks and cocktails
• Be able to consistently delight and satisfy our guest.
• Have a good knowledge of wine.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to stand and move for the entirety of the shift
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and holidays.
• Be able to relate to all levels of guests and management.
• Maintain a clean and healthy personal hygiene and grooming.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Have the ability to handle guest requests in a detailed manner.

Pay: $29.910 to $39.87/ hourly