Bartender

Flynn McGarry's newest resturant, Cove, is looking for bartenders to join the opening team. We are looking for someone with classic bartending experience who is interested in NA pairings and beverages as a whole (coffee, tea, juice). They would be open to learning new skills and approaching beverages from a different perspective. They should be experienced behind a bar and well versed in classic cocktails but interested in beverages as a whole and willing to explore new ideas.

• Reports to: Service Director, Kitchen Directors

• Job Purpose: Oversee execution of all cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages during service.

• Tentative start date: mid September

• Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Mixing, garnishing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications for guests at the bar and in the restaurant

  • Keeping the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service

  • Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates

  • Prepare sub-recipes for cocktails before service (juices, shrubs, etc.)

  • Work with Service Director on cocktail R&D

  • Communicate with Service Director and wine team on all beverage changes in order to update print menus daily

  • Support Service Director with staff education and monthly inventory management

  • Receive and put away beverage deliveries

  • Assist service director in maintaining supplier relationships

  • Support beverage and service teams through daily collaboration and leadership to maintain alignment

  • Serve guests in a warm, accommodating and professional manner

  • Manage guest experience and liaise between guests and kitchen teams

  • Offer menu suggestions, answer questions about dishes, and provide information about beverages

  • Table maintenance and detail oriented service

    • Ensure a clean and properly equipped table for guests

    • Provide a high level of care and attention to the specific experience of our guests

  • Assist with any extra preopening tasks as assigned by Service Director

  • Provide friendly and responsive service by welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival

  • Oversee flow of guest experience

  • Provide guest information to Maitre d at the end of the night

  • Build report and cultivate relationships with guests in order to personalize and enhance their dining experience

• Required Qualifications:

  • Experience working behind a fast paced well

  • Ability to work service in a calm and professional manner

  • Knowledge of classic cocktails

  • Able to take direction and complete tasks as assigned

  • Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule. Available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

  • English fluency. Additional language skills are a bonus

• Physical Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant

  • Ability to lift objects 50+ pounds in weight

  • Safely and effectively use all tools and equipment

  • Navigate tight and crowded spaces in a safe manner

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in a fine dining restaurant

  • Knowledge and interest in coffee and tea is a plus