Bartender - Waitstaff

Compensation Range:$14.00/hr and up depending on experience. (This is a non-tipped hourly position)

Schedules vary within these hours of operation: Sunday through Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm depending on job needs for a particular shift. Weekend hours are required.

Why work for our Dining Services Department: No late Night Hours, Free Meal During Shift, Residents who appreciate you, Job Security, Advancement Opportunities, Clean and Safe Environment, and Excellent Training provided.

Why work at St. James Place?Our 40 plus year reputation for excellence as the only continuing care retirement community in Baton Rouge is a great place to explore your next career At St. James Place, we sincerely believe that our reputation for excellence is directly tied to the diverse, talented, and devoted team of people who come to work every day. It is that belief that compels us to maintain a workplace culture where people really want to come to work and give their very best. Whether a new team member, or one of our many long-timers, a common theme here is that this is a great place to work It may be all the smiling faces, our expectations for accountability and respect, our great benefits, our beautiful campus, the rewarding work, or the fun we have together. The ultimate reward is having the opportunity to contribute your talent and passion to our mission of providing Joyful Service, which is one of our core values. Joyful Service does not just apply to our Residents, but how we interact with one another every day.

What are employees saying about working at St. James Place:"SJP is a feeling of belonging and working with others, as well as growth and personal development"-Dining Services Team Member

"SJP, a place where they believe that their team members are treated as a whole person and not just another employee"- Dining Services Team Member

Job Duties

The title of this position is Bartender - Waitstaff Team Member. This team member supports the dining room, bar, and market. This is a multipurpose position. Depending on the job needs for a particular shift, this team member will work in the dining room as a waiter, the bar as a bartender/cashier and as a cashier/stocker in the market.

The Bartender - Waitstaff position involves engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner, taking accurate food and beverage orders, communicating effectively with residents, guests and team members and serving our community residents with caring hospitality. The Bartender - Waitstaff position performs a variety of duties related to these three areas, including greeting residents, taking orders, serving food and beverages, clearing tables during service, resetting tables, assisting with event set up, light food prep and sandwich making, stocking items needed for service or for sale, light cleaning and other duties required to properly operated the dining room, bar and market. The Bartender - Waitstaff position responds to any other inquiries or requests regarding food and beverage selections. Other duties related to Bartender - Waitstaff position include:

• Welcoming residents and guests with friendly enthusiasm, taking accurate food and beverage orders, from and making recommendations if needed.
• Answering questions from Informing residents and guests about the food menu, beverages, specials and items sold in the market.
• While in bartending role, selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to residents and guests
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Assisting management with inventory for ordering food and supplies to ensuring the dining room, bar and market are well-stocked.
• Adhering to all food safety, quality, and alcohol control
• Handling credit and debit card transactions while ensuring all charges are accurate.
• Maintaining a clean dining room, bar and market by removing trash, cleaning all surfaces, and bringing all used glasses/utensils to the proper area.
• Periodically assisting with the development of developing new cocktail recipes.
• The ability to handle light food prep and sandwich making.
• The ability to use a computer register system.
• Can assist with stocking in our mini convenience market.
• A multitasker: Has the ability to work bar, handle light food service and ring up sales for the market and bar.

The ideal candidate will have a neat, professional appearance, an engaging, friendly personality, the ability to juggle multiple simultaneous requests efficiently. A big plus is the ability to remember our resident's and guest's names and their preferencesand personable even under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires extended standing and/or walking
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Frequent bending and stooping

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Louisiana Bartenders License. (Must be 21 years of age or older.)
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance.
• Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English language and follow written and oral instructions
• Knowledgeable of proper food handling procedures
• Excellent verbal communication skills required
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service experiences to all patrons in the bar and marketplace

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Discounted Fitness Center Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Insurances Option

403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

EEO Statement:St. James Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and train for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

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