Bartender jobs in Schenectady, NY

Responsible for supervising scheduled shifts and ensuring Guests receive a Fridays Style dining experience characterized by a fun atmosphere and great tasting food and drinks, prepared and served safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a warm, welcoming , “Corner Bar” atmosphere.
• ID all Guests ordering alcoholic beverages who appear to be 40 years old or younger.
• Properly and promptly prepare, garnish, and serve drinks to Guests.
• Engages with Guests by making drinks in front of the Guest using working flair.
• Knows the menu and how to read each Guest to make appropriate beverage and food recommendations.
• Upsells Guests on food or drink items when appropriate.
• Keeps a clean, organized bar area.
• Accurately rings up all orders in the POS system while maintaining ability to socialize with Guests.
• Following all relevant brand standards for service.
• Builds Guests count by promoting specials and building a regular clientele.
• Strictly adheres to responsible alcohol service standards and is able to successfully “slow down a Guest” or cutoff an intoxicated Guest when necessary.

Influences:

• Following standards for Responsible Alcohol Service
• Guest Experience

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Consistently fulfill the Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities above
• Guest satisfaction scores
• Successfully complete revalidation as outlined in the annual “World Bartender Championship” CompetitionManual
• Keeping a clean and presentable Bar area
• 100% Recipe adherence
• 100% Cash handling adherence per company policy

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in company approved dress code at all times
• Must be able to mix drinks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Must follow standards of Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Must meet local jurisdiction requirements, including but not limited to obtaining required certifications
• Must be able to operate P.O.S. system , make change correctly and make credit card transactions
• Must be able to calmly respond to angry Guests and notify a Manager
• Must be able to pass initial and annual validation
• Must be able to respond clearly to Guests’ requests
• Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise
• Must be able to frequently lift 30 lb. cases and carry short distances, up or down stairs
• Must be able to stand during entire shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir and wipe

Base Wage Minimum Long Island, Westchester, and New York City: $15.00

Base Wage Minimum remainder of New York State: $14.20

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTENT WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT REPRESENTS THE ROLE OF A TGI FRIDAYS INC. EMPLOYEE. FRANCHISEES MAY INCLUDE DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ACTUAL REQUIREMENTS DURING THE INTERVIEW.