Sky & Vine Bartender

$16.50 per hour plus tips at Napa's only rooftop bar and lounge

Bartender | Job Description

LodgeWorks is actively hiring for a Bartender at

SKY & VINE ROOFTOP BAR + WHISKEY BAR

Join a dynamic, downtown Napa, California, food and beverage team that manages Charlie Palmer Steak, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar and Whiskey Bar set within Archer Hotel Napa.

Set six stories above buzzing downtown Napa, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar is an open-air destination for hotel guests and locals. A covered bar, comfy lounge seating and modern rockers around fire pits create the perfect ambiance to savor shareable plates, crafted cocktails, a vast array of spirits, draft beers, specially selected wines and private barrel flights.

Tucked neatly (and ever so discreetly) on the rooftop, the reservation-only Whiskey Bar leads with 150+ unique and rare whiskeys, including a small vintage collection, and rounds out with a range of approachable selections, private barrel flights and a specialty cocktail list built on private barrel selections. Stone hearth ovens turn out shareable and perfectly paired noshes.

Free garage parking is nearby for employees.

Who we are

Napa LW Hospitality is a privately held, hospitality-centric food and beverage management and consulting company. Our guiding principle is hospitality, equally prioritizing the guest and employee experience in multifaceted hospitality organizations. We operate Charlie Palmer Steak Napa, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar and Whiskey Bar at Archer Hotel Napa.

Job overview

Bartenders make a long-lasting impression and greatly influence the total guest experience. Creating a positive environment for guests while they enjoy cocktails, liquor, wine and other beverages and bites is imperative. The primary responsibility of a Bartender is to deliver and exceed guest expectations while serving cocktails, liquor and other guest requests. The bartender is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the bar, memorizing food, cocktail and wine list menus, and completing any other tasks requested by management.

Your day-to-day

• Observe customers as they enter the bar area and ensure that they are greeted promptly and seated in a timely and friendly manner.
• Verify ID and age of guests when necessary.
• Know how to make traditional and classic cocktails, as well as specialty cocktails listed on menu.
• Check in regularly with every guest to ensure satisfaction with food and drinks.
• Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make change.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.
• Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures as per LodgeWorks standards.
• Record and balance receipts properly; close all checks daily.
• Complete all opening and closing side work.
• Communicate all allergy and dietary restriction information when applicable.
• Maintain pre-batched cocktails, liquor inventory, wine inventory and bar supplies.
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
• Build rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position, including Alcohol Awareness, Food Handlers, Safety, etc.
• Abide by all federal, state and corporate food and alcohol laws and policies.
• Maintain stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Immediately report any equipment or bar maintenance problems to the Manager.
• Ensure that tips are properly reported for tax purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar, including counters, sinks, utensils, glassware, shelves and storage.
• Memorize food, cocktail and wine list menus.
• Providing customer service to LodgeWorks standards during the dining experience.
• Assist in any other tasks as requested by management.

Who you are

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees :

LodgeWorks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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