Job Description:

Wolfe's Tavern at The Wolfeboro Inn is actively searching for creative, fast-paced, and professional Bartenders to join our team!

The Wolfeboro Inn and Wolfe’s Tavern, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, 'the Jewel of Lake Winnipesaukee', positioned on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in the historic small town of Wolfeboro, NH. It offers 44 lodge-styled guest rooms, and one of the only authentic New England pubs in the Lakes Region. Wolfeboro is a highly seasonal family-friendly summer destination with unlimited outdoor activities and astounding lake views. Visit wolfeboroinn.com and wolfestavern.com for more information. Be sure to Follow @Hay Creek Hotels on Linkedin for future employment updates!

Essential Functions:

• Greet, direct, seat, and take all orders of food and beverage guests.
• Serve guests in accordance with company standards.
• Organize and maintain consistent liquor inventory. Communicate inventory needs to appropriate manager.
• Participate in development of, and be knowledgeable of all wine and beer lists offered.
• Participate in development of, and be knowledgeable of all specialty cocktail menus.
• Ability to make pairing suggestions.
• Open and serve bottled wine in accordance to HCH service standards.
• Able to pour glass wine, beer, and mixed drinks in accordance with HCH service standards.
• Understand and practice safe serving practices, such as cutting a customer off, suggesting food items, spacing out drinks, calling driving assistance, etc.
• 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.
• Be thoroughly familiar with menu items and related materials.
• Clean and maintain all working areas and equipment.
• Obtain settlement from customers, either cash, credit or room charge, and settle bills using the POS system.
• Complete all listed opening, side-work, and closing checklists, cleaning checklists, and duties related to shift.
• Reconciliation cash, accurately charge credit cards, and make appropriate cash deposits at end of shift.
• Practice cleanliness and safety in all dining areas, liquor and wine storage areas.
• Understand and communicate daily specials and specialty menus to guests.
• Deliver food consistent with expectations of proper timing of food courses.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety, communicate effectively to guests with allergies, let manager know before ordering for guest.

Experience and Skills:

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).