Ballast Hospitality Hiring for The Easterly – Bartender Job at St Thomas Full Time

OUR EXCITING WORK ENVIRONMENT

$1,500 Sign On / Retention Bonus – Apply for more details! Offer expires 09.30.21

The Easterly | St. Thomas is a waterfront dining oasis offering innovative craft cocktails and wood-fired cuisine representative of the rustic Caribbean. The menu is ocean-to-table focused, and utilizes locally grown produce and local flavors to compliment the dishes. The Easterly offers one of the Virgin Island’s most robust beverage programs with unique handcrafted cocktails, twists on Caribbean favorites, and an extensive list of craft beers & wine. Tucked away in an oasis of palm trees and rich greenery, the restaurant exudes a Bohemian-island vibe, and offers a social, vibrant and interactive dining experience. We believe in a safe and vaccinated workplace.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The ideal candidate is a practiced problem solver, maintains a calm demeanor under pressure, persists to get the job done, and enjoys working alongside a large team to improve performance and increase retention.

The Easterly bartenders are the representative of the restaurant to guests. Bartenders are responsible for assembling and serving all beverages while guiding guests through The Easterly experience. Our bartenders are expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards and values in a busy, fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and guide guest’s complete dining and bar experience
• Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service at all times
• Have full knowledge of food and beverage menu items including the major components of a dish/drink; this may include ingredients and their source, simple descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients, preparation, and/or execution of correct food and beverage service
• Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the department of health standards of procedure
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining all approved beverage recipes to the provided specifications
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining all provided standard operating procedures
• Uphold The Easterly standards of quality when assembling alcoholic beverages for guests
• Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages
• Support team with beverage service to all dining room areas
• Confident and correct use of the POS system for order entry and payment processing
• Ensure food and beverage arrive at guests quickly and correctly, and confirming guest satisfaction
• Maintain the cleanliness of bar tools and bar areas
• Ensure guests are charged correctly and receive proof of payment in a timely manner
• Communicate respectfully with chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary
• Engage management for any guest issue or complaint
• Stocking and preparing bar service-related items
• Adhere to grooming and dress code standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high volume environment
• Strong beverage knowledge and a passion for the service industry
• Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess exceptional work ethic, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude
• Covid-19 Vaccine

WHO WE ARE

We believe in living our values, some of which are:

• Without integrity, all else fails.
• We believe in the ongoing training and development of our staff, and see it as a worthy investment in the future of the company.
• Without creativity, there is no innovation.
• We believe that only a happy and professional staff can give the level of personal service we demand.
• We believe in providing legendary service – the unique and powerful sort of personal care and attention that our guests tell stories about.
• We expect to work hard, exude professionalism, and have fun in the workplace – simultaneously.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We encourage our employees to grow and learn and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Easterly is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.