Bartender, Time Out Market Boston

Job Title : Bartender

Location : Time Out Market, Boston

Reporting to : Assistant General Manager

Internal : Time Out Market

Role Overview

We love what we do and it shows! Time Out Market is the division of Time Out that brings our food and cultural experiences to life for our guests, readers and clients.

Our Market Bartenders provide outstanding guest service and product to ensure that each of our guests enjoy a memorable experience with each visit.

Prepare guest checks through POS terminal functions and process guest payments by cash, credit card, comps and all other tender types

Uphold procedures for Bartender banks

Responsible for proper check out procedures

Responsible to ensure accurate accounting of all bar monies

Appear in uniform for all shifts at the scheduled time

Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine and consumable items

Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, dirty ashtrays, trash, etc. throughout shift. Clean all spills and waste immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles

Proper setup and maintenance of event and or banquet function spaces

Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident

Ability to create and maintain a guest and staff service rapport

Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner

Anticipate guest needs

Provide information to Guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing

Adhere to all company Standard Operating Procedures

Maintain line of sight / atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift

Report any incidents of theft, vandalism, or violations

Respond to Guest concerns / complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints with a positive attitude

Recognize and acknowledge when guests are becoming intoxicated and / or are intoxicated

Monitor potentially intoxicated and / or disruptive guests and promptly bring to a Manager’s attention

Refuse further service of alcohol to overly intoxicated Guests in a courteous and safety-minded manner

Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws.

Maintain company safety and sanitation standards

Ensure nightly / weekly and opening / running / closing duties are completed

Record and report any equipment failure and / or safety hazards to a Manager immediately

Assist all other team members as needed

Assists and / or completes additional tasks as assigned

Skills

Create and maintain a sense of urgency

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations

Must have strong problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude always

Ability to keep an open and objective view

Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful always

Ability to maintain composure and stay focused

Ability to maintain personal integrity

Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions

Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines

Interested in applying but don't tick all the boxes on the list? Please apply, we'd still love to hear from you.

General Requirements

21+ years of age

Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Education Requirements

High School Diploma preferred

Working Knowledge Requirements

Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience in hospitality working in a high-volume bar

POS systems

Hospitality, Restaurant, Nightclub, Bar, and Lounge Operations

Beer, wine, spirits, and cigar brands

Opening and closing duties

Proper lifting techniques

Guest relations

Sanitation and safety

Safe alcohol service

Beverage presentation

High volume operations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must present and maintain a professional image to further the overall theme of the venue

Must have good positive energy to make it through the day

Must be able to read the computer monitors

Must be able to print legibly for guests to read

Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations

Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace at venue

Must be able to sit and / or stand for extended periods of time

Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.

Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary

Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls

Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Ability to talk, hear, taste, smell, and see to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

Work Environment and Schedule

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Restaurant environment

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise and crowds the severity of which depends upon Guest volume

Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

About our culture

At Time Out Group we believe in diversity and equal opportunity for all people. We do not discriminate against external or internal candidates on the basis of age;

disability; gender, gender reassignment; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity.

We believe that diversity develops creativity and enables personal and professional growth where we all learn from each other.

We believe in an open culture where ideas are shared candidly and where there is no fear of failure, but rather an understanding that we must experiment and have the freedom to succeed.

We believe that everyone has the right to express themselves as they are as this enriches us all. We believe in an open world, social justice, and the pursuit of happiness, after all, we are in the happiness business.

About Time Out Group plc

Through Time Out Media and Time Out Market we help our large audience go out in the world's greatest cities and connect global brands as well as local talents with this valuable audience.

Time Out Media ’s multiple digital and physical channels span websites, mobile, social media, video, audio and Live Events.

Across these channels, Time Out distributes its high-quality content curated and created by a global team of local expert journalists around the best food, drinks, culture, art, music, theatre, travel and entertainment in 333 cities and 59 countries.

The Company is giving international, national and local brands and businesses the opportunity to connect with this global reach and strong traffic from a desirable audience by offering bespoke 360-degree multichannel advertising solutions.

Since its launch in 1968, Time Out has become a global brand that advertisers and consumers love and trust.

Time Out Market is the world's first editorially curated food and cultural market, leveraging the Time Out brand to bring the best of the city together under one roof : its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences based on the editorial curation Time Out has always been known for.

The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in Lisbon, quickly turning into one of the most popular destinations in the city.

The success of Lisbon brought further expansion and the portfolio currently includes eight Markets :

in addition to Lisbon, there are sites in New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Dubai, Cape Town and Porto. More Time Out Market locations are in the pipeline as the global expansion continues.

Time Out is headquartered in London (United Kingdom) and listed on London's AIM stock exchange, trading under the ticker symbol 'TMO'.

Time Out is a dynamic, pioneering brand and so is our team. We want to work with the best and brightest talent because we work for the world’s greatest cities, the people enjoying them and the businesses in them.

As a truly global team we get to collaborate with colleagues from New York to Paris, Cape Town and Sydney and beyond. It’s our expertise, authenticity and collaboration that make us successful and a unique team.