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Sky & Vine Bartender

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.90 - $17.00
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Benefits

PTO
Hotel and restaurant discounts
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
short-term disability
long-term disability
Referral bonuses
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Archer Hotel Napa is a distinguished boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Napa, California. The hotel boasts 183 luxurious rooms and suites, many featuring private balconies that offer stunning views of the vibrant city. As a AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Recommended property, Archer Hotel Napa is renowned for its dedication to delivering exceptional hospitality and authentic local experiences to its guests. The hotel provides numerous amenities, including the dynamic Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, a Water Deck, Rooftop Spa, Fitness Studio, and over 22,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space, catering to both leisure and business travelers alike.

The Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, set six stories above downtown Napa, serves as a premier open-air destination for both hotel guests and locals. It creates an inviting atmosphere with a covered bar, comfortable lounge seating, and modern rockers arranged around fire pits, making it an ideal spot to enjoy shareable plates, expertly crafted cocktails, a comprehensive selection of spirits, draft beers, and carefully chosen wines. This unique setting combines modern luxury with a relaxed and vibrant social environment.

The role of a Bartender at Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of this acclaimed establishment’s food and beverage team. As a Bartender, you will craft exceptional cocktails while providing warm, engaging service that contributes to memorable guest experiences. This position demands a strong knowledge of beverages, including classic and specialty cocktails, wine, spirits, and draft beers, paired with attentive hospitality and seamless teamwork in a fast-paced, elevated dining and entertainment setting.

Bartenders at Sky & Vine are responsible for creating positive environments where guests can relax and enjoy the sophisticated ambiance. This role requires maintaining cleanliness and organization at the bar, managing cash handling procedures, inventory, and bar supplies, and demonstrating thorough knowledge of the menu offerings. You will interact directly with guests, ensuring satisfaction through regular check-ins and personalized service while adhering to all alcohol and food safety laws and policies.

LodgeWorks, the private hospitality management company overseeing this venue, emphasizes a culture of sincerity and excellence, focusing equally on guest service and employee satisfaction across its multifaceted operations. The Bartender position is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.90 to $17.00 plus tips and applicable service charges. Employees benefit from perks such as paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid holidays, disability coverage, referral bonuses, and discounts at select LodgeWorks properties.

This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment. A successful bartender will be customer-focused, adaptable to change, and physically capable of managing the demands of the job, including standing for long periods and performing tasks that require physical exertion. Experience with POS systems and prior bartending experience of at least one year are considered advantages.

Joining Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar at Archer Hotel Napa offers a chance to be part of a respected and growing team within an acclaimed hotel setting, where your craft and hospitality skills can shine while you contribute to lasting guest impressions in one of Napa’s premier social venues.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 18 years of age to serve alcohol
  • Previous bartending experience preferred
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Capability to adapt to fast-paced environment
  • Ability to follow directions and work objectives
  • Certification in Alcohol Awareness and Food Handlers a plus
  • Familiarity with POS systems a plus

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of bartending experience preferred
  • Knowledge of traditional and specialty cocktail recipes
  • Familiarity with POS systems a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of food and alcohol safety regulations
  • Ability to handle cash and balance receipts
  • Certification in Alcohol Awareness and Food Handlers preferred

Job Duties

  • Observe customers as they enter the bar area and ensure 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 the 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
  • Provide customer service to LodgeWorks standards during the dining experience
  • Assist in any other tasks as requested by management

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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