Bartender, BG Restaurant

About the role

A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street-the crossroads of fashion-is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Saks Global's portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. YOU WILL BE: As a Restaurant Bartender, you will serve our guests in a warm, accommodating, and impeccably professional manner, crafting premium beverages and delivering sophisticated service that aligns with our luxury brand standards. You will combine mixology expertise with deep culinary knowledge to curate a memorable and gracious dining experience for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Guest Service & Mixology Excellence
• Gracious Hospitality: Welcomes, serves, and interacts with guests in an attentive, sophisticated, and professional manner.
• Beverage Expertise: Leverages a thorough knowledge of premium beer, wine, and spirits, including technical pouring, proper glassware, and luxury service procedures to craft exceptional cocktails.
• Menu & Culinary Knowledge: Utilizes a deep understanding of the food menu, preparation methods, and culinary terminology to confidently guide guests, answer questions, and make tailored recommendations.
• Service Flow: Utilizes POS and ticket systems efficiently to ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely delivery of bar items to both bar guests and the dining room service staff.
• Bar Operations & Maintenance
• Station Upkeep: Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains the bar and surrounding workstations, executing all pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side-work duties as assigned by management.
• Table & Bar Settings: Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the proper order of service, including the flawless placement of glassware, china, flatware, and garnishes.
• Physical Readiness: Fulfills operational duties that involve moving or lifting objects (e.g., tables, barstools, highchairs, and ice/liquor crates) as needed to maintain the room's aesthetic.
• Professional Standards & Compliance
• Impeccable Grooming: Maintains the highest level of personal hygiene and luxury presentation standards, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally styled hair and nails to eliminate food contamination risks.
• Financial Integrity: Adheres strictly to established accounting procedures for all guest transactions, accurately processing all authorized methods of payment through the POS system.
• Team Alignment: Actively participates in daily pre-shift meetings to stay informed on menu changes, daily specials, and VIP guests.
• Attendance & Schedule Integrity
• Exercises absolute integrity with scheduling by arriving on time and punching in/out accurately for every shift and applicable meal break.
• Follows established restaurant procedures for any schedule or shift-change requests.
• Coordinates all holiday, vacation, and time-off requests proactively with management, keeping the operational needs of the restaurant first.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in premium bartending, beverage preparation, and high-end table/bar service guidelines.
• Skills & Autonomy: Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks with grace and poise.
• Hospitality Mindset: Exceptional customer service, problem-solving skills, and a strong "win together" team mentality.
• Product Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine varietals, and culinary terms.
• Physical Requirements: Role requires extended periods of standing, bending, climbing stairs, and the physical ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule tailored to luxury retail and hospitality business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT BERGDORF GOODMAN:
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount
• SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS :
• Salary: $17.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Benefits : We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan,

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