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The Exeter Inn and Epoch Restaurant - Bartender

    • Job Tracking ID: 512450-897950
    • Job Location: Exeter, NH
    • Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
    • Level of Education: High School/GED
    • Date Updated: May 15, 2025
    • Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
    • Starting Date: May 27, 2025
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Job Description:

Epoch Restaurant & Bar- Exeter, New Hampshire

We are seeking an experienced bartender to join our team, both for Epoch Restaurant and for our private events at the historic Exeter Inn.

WEEKLY PAY!

Why The Exeter Inn?

  • Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort: Nestled in a historic town, the Exeter Inn blends classic New England elegance with contemporary amenities to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.
  • Prime Location: Located in picturesque Exeter, NH, home to Phillips Exeter Academy and rich in Revolutionary War history, the town offers a vibrant mix of culture, dining, shopping, and outdoor activities.
  • Proximity to the Seacoast: Just a short drive from New Hampshire's stunning coastline, including Hampton Beach and Rye, and only an hour from Boston.

A distinctive element exclusive to Hay Creek Management’s approach to guest service is its 'Host Philosophy,' which encourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer competent hospitality service outside the realm of their primary job responsibilities.

The ability of our Host Associates to proficiently multi-task provides guests at Hay Creek properties a secure, comfortable confidence that their service expectations will be exceeded.

Experience and Skills:

Essential Functions:

  • Greet, direct, seat, and take all orders of food or beverage from guests.
  • Serve guests in accordance with company standards including verifying age requirements.
  • Impart to the customer warmth and graciousness, much as you would give a guest in your own home.
  • Organize and maintain consistent liquor inventory. Communicate inventory needs to appropriate manager.
  • Participate in development of and be knowledgeable of all wine, beer and specialty cocktails offered.
  • Ability to make pairing suggestions.
  • Able to open and serve bottled wine or beer and mixed drinks in accordance with HCH service standards.
  • Understand and practice safe serving practices.
  • Ability to obtain proper certification for state liquor requirements.
  • Complete proper set up for temporary or banquet bars.
  • Prepare garnishes and mix drink ingredients prior to shift.
  • Adhere to all pouring guidelines and recipes.
  • Operate efficiently and calmly throughout peak service times and high stress situations.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with menu items and related materials.
  • Clean and maintain all working areas and equipment.
  • Complete designated side work efficiently and thoroughly.
  • Use the suggestive selling method for building check averages.
  • Obtain settlement from customers, either cash, credit or room charge, and settle bills using the POS system.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must feel comfortable with technology. Working knowledge of a Point of Sale system preferred
  • 1 year bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant, fine dining preferred.
  • Alcohol service training certificate a plus (will train if needed).
  • Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude
  • Ability to operate smoothly under pressure and stress
  • Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals).

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