Bartender/ Server- Cork Wine & Tapas

Cork Wine & Tapas

Bartender/ Server- Cork Wine & Tapas

New Bedford, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Cork Wine and Tapas is located in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Specializing in creative cuisine, we offer a dynamic menu which features both tapas and full entrees. An eclectic eatery, the Cork menu highlights our city's love affair with the sea while also including a wide range of options for both vegetarian and meat lovers alike. Under new leadership and a new chef, we have created a unique dining experience, indoors in the historic Joseph Taber building or outdoor dining along the cobblestones, which focuses on ambience, familiarity, and outstanding food.

    Cork hosts local musicians on a weekly basis and we take pride in our connection with the local theater and art community. Stop by on a "Z Night" and you will find tables packed with diners enjoying our special wine flights and meals of shared tapas before and after their outings to the Zeiterion Theatre. We also present varied programming on AHA! nights, a free arts & culture celebration which takes place the second Thursday of every month in Downtown New Bedford.

    Cork has an exclusive event space, with patio access & harbor views, which can be reserved for any event including private dinner with friends, corporate functions, bridal & baby showers & even wedding parties.

    Job Description: We are looking for experienced Bartenders to join our team. Our ideal candidate is at least 21 years of age, a self-starter, motivated, and engaged and be able to work in an upscale, service oriented environment.

    Job Summary Provide food & beverage service to our diners and to servers in an efficient and courteous manner, following established restaurant standards. To uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

    Responsibilities

    Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in a clean uniform

    Prepare bar for service prior to guest arrival, including the supplying of service stations, stock to proper par levels, and inspection of the bar top, chairs and immediate area.

    Serve food and beverage items according to established Cork standards

    Monitor diners' satisfaction frequently, anticipate needs without requiring direction and properly time courses.

    Restock areas as needed

    Properly obtain completed guest checks and close/cash out

    Attend all scheduled employee meetings, tastings and trainings

    In addition, other duties may be required as directed by your manager

    Qualifications

    Must have complete knowledge of cocktails, types of beers, and an understanding of Italian fare and Italian Wines

    Must be able to upsell and make recommendations to diners

    Must be TIPS certified or working toward certification

    Must have 1-3 years of related experience

    Benefits/Perks

    Ongoing Training; Hospitality, Food & Beverage, etc.

    Ongoing Private Event and Business Event Training

    Flexible Scheduling

    Growth and Advancement across our Restaurant group