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Job Description
Shade at Higgins Beach Inn is seeking a part time bartender to join our experienced and fun team. Authentic hospitality and service with both our employees and guests are our priority. We look for individuals to be problem solvers in every way. To qualify candidates must be high energy team players with a great attitude.
Location: Higgins Beach Inn Scarborough ME
Hours: 1630hours per week daytime availability required
Compensation: $12 per hour plus tips
Seasonal Position:May 16th through October
Start date:May 12th 2025
Benefits: Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties
Experience: Previous experience is required
JOB SUMMARY:
Working as a member of our Food & Beverage Team ensure that guests have an enjoyable experience by providing quality customer service while mixing and responsibly serving of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages accurately processing and collecting payment and stocking and cleaning of our licensed premise. Work closely with Restaurant Management Kitchen Staff and Food & Beverage personnel to help guarantee our guests a Food & Beverage experience which exceeds their expectations.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properly cleaned uniform.
- Be sure bar is correctly set up and fully stocked before shift begins and that bar is properly cleaned and closed at end of shift according to property specifications. Assist with ongoing bar inventory keeping track of wines beers liquors and other supplies.
- Greet guests warmly politely and in a timely manner. Speak to guests with enthusiasm.
- Be prepared to answer questions about beverage service and beverage menu including liquors beers wines and nonalcoholic choices. Recognize opportunities to upsell where appropriate.
- Understand State of Maine regulatory responsibilities regarding service of alcoholic beverages.
- Mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests according to property specifications courteously and efficiently. Avoid overpours and spillage.
- Complete affidavit required by the Maine Department of Public Safety Liquor Licensing and Inspection Division confirming eligibility to sell liquor.
- Understand order taking systems to be able to clearly accurately and quickly covey guest orders using computer or manual systems.
- Deliver beverages in an efficient manner following appropriate beverage service techniques. Ensure that drinks are presented to guests as ordered and according to restaurant quality standards. Clear tables of drinks and dishes as required. Clean glassware barware and dishes using mechanical or manual methods.
- Work with Servers and Bussers to ensure that guests needs are continually met. Help to educate other members of the Food & Beverage Team on beverages available and service techniques
- Assist guests with any needs corrections or additional items desired during service.
- Prepare and present customer bills. Correctly understand all payment methods accepted how to process payment make change and open/close cash drawer if required.
- Understand reporting requirements for tips.
- Ability to safely operate restaurant equipment including but not limited to coffee makers refrigeration juice machines ice machines ice crusher point of sale systems etc.
- Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintain bar service area cleanliness as well as personal cleanliness and sanitation standards as required by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA as well as general maintenance and upkeep of the licensed premise.
- Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
- Must be able to manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds between knee and shoulders.
- Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift.
- Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
- Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous beverage service required.
- Ability to communicate in English both orally and written with guests and employees some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work as a part of a team.
- Ability to understand verbal directions as well as written menus recipes labels on foods and chemicals and other workplace safety signage.
- Active listening and observation skills.
- Knowledge of common food allergies and understanding of crosscontamination issues.
- Outgoing personality with good oral comprehension expression and speech clarity.
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Frequent walking bending balancing stooping reaching pushing lifting manual dexterity and repetitive motions. May require the ability to work on uneven outdoor surfaces.
- Occasional stair climbing.
- Working in extreme temperatures and conditions both indoors and out.
- Schedule varies according to operational needs; may include early mornings evenings weekends holidays and splitshifts.
- Frequent handwashing.
- Hazards include but are not limited to cuts from knives or wine openers burns lifting injuries slips and tripping.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required or personnel so classified. All persons may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Employment Type
Hourly
