Cocktail Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, committed to delivering exceptional experiences to its customers and communities. Known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability, Aramark serves millions of people every day across various industries including education, healthcare, business, sports, and leisure. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, or other protected statuses. Aramark’s mission focuses on engaging and empowering its workforce to drive positive change and create memorable environments for its clients.

As a Cocktail Specialist at Aramark, you will have the opportunity to develop your mixology skills in a dynamic and engaging work environment. This role centers around preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests while maintaining exceptional customer service standards. You'll work alongside enthusiastic leaders and teammates who share your passion for hospitality and beverage service. Your responsibilities will include greeting customers warmly, processing financial transactions accurately, and adhering strictly to safe alcohol service practices, including verifying legal drinking age. This position allows you to showcase your knowledge of drink recipes and current industry trends while building meaningful relationships with customers. Additionally, you will manage workstation setup and cleanliness, conduct inventory audits, and help ensure the security of corporate assets.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy the fast-paced environment of beverage service and are looking to enhance their bartending expertise. The position demands excellent multitasking capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate guest needs for an excellent overall experience. Flexibility in working various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is essential, as is physical stamina for intermittent lifting and standing for extended periods. Aramark supports continuous professional growth through extensive training and development programs, offering opportunities to advance your career within a supportive and diverse company culture. Whether you are just starting out or have previous bartending experience, joining Aramark as a Cocktail Specialist provides a fulfilling path to gain industry knowledge, expand your skill set, and work for a respected leader in the hospitality sector.

By joining Aramark, you become part of a company that believes in fostering talent, fueling passion, and empowering employees to reach their maximum potential. The role of Cocktail Specialist is not just about making drinks; it is about creating memorable experiences for guests, contributing to a vibrant team environment, and growing your professional journey in the beverage service field. Cheers to developing your mixology expertise with Aramark!

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior bartending or related experience preferred
  • Ability to obtain required alcohol service certifications as per Aramark and local regulations
  • Must be at least the legal drinking age
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to handle cash and credit transactions accurately
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Commitment to adhering to safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

  • Preferred experience in bartending
  • Knowledge of bartending foundations, drink formulas, and current innovations in the industry
  • Possess the ability to obtain all essential Aramark and state/local required alcohol service certifications
  • Shows outstanding hospitality by being friendly and having a comprehensive understanding of beverages
  • Exhibits efficiency in multitasking and organization, with a keen focus on maintaining accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
  • Physical stamina for intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads weighing up to 25 lbs
  • Enjoys working in a lively, fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates availability to work various shifts such as evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Offer welcoming remarks to visitors, document their choices, and conduct financial transactions through cash and credit card processing
  • Create and deliver a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests
  • Supply servers with drinks from the service well, if that is the protocol
  • Adhere to the alcohol service procedures and safe drinking principles, which include checking patrons' identification to confirm they are above the legal drinking age
  • Execute cash management tasks according to the designated guidelines and procedures
  • Establish and take down workstation arrangements, including the cleaning and sterilization aspects
  • Perform inventory audits and maintain suitable product quantities
  • Prioritize guest satisfaction by offering excellent service and anticipating their requirements
  • Maintain a pleasant manner when dealing with visitors, clients, and team members
  • Preserve the security of corporate belongings

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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