Bartender Position Available In Northwest Hills, Connecticut

Bartender Belden House & Mews / Dutchfield 31 -37 North Street, Litchfield, CT 06759 About Belden Join the team at Belden House & Mews, a spectacularly updated 3-acre property in the historic center of Litchfield, CT. Comprised of three buildings — an 1888 colonial revival mansion, a 1959 modernist building, and a forthcoming 1891 landmarked firehouse — all restored and updated to offer best-in-class hospitality in the form of 31 guest rooms and suites, dining, wellness, events and leisure, Belden House & Mews is poised to be a new internationally renowned destination for refined and discerning travelers. Who We Are Building on the accolades and respect we’ve garnered at our sister-property, Troutbeck in Amenia, NY — such as a

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Key, consistent yearly recognition in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (currently #2 Best Resorts, Northeast), Rural Retreat award by AHEAD, Iconic Hotel award by NYCxDesign, as well as recognition from the James Beard Association, Trip Advisor and myriad other outlets, Belden House & Mews continues our practice of creating singular hospitality experiences through adaptive reuse of historic structures that succeed through reciprocal relationships with their surrounding communities and hiring locally to define our vision. We believe in being both the destination and the gateway to our region, and we seek out talent who shares our passion for commitment to excellence, natural beauty, cultural offerings with a core of hospitality that are our guiding principles. Main Duties

• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar, restaurant, and pool patrons.
• Interact with guests, take orders, and serve in a fine dining establishment with an emphasis on exquisite customer service. Includes age verification according to CT law.
• You will plan and present the bar menu.
• A beverage knowledge expert who can work with servers and guests on making changes, or recommendations on drinks to meet customer requests.
• You will educate and coach servers on beverages to ensure the highest level in service to our guests.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Ad-hoc support for special projects may be assigned. Requirements
• 2 years as a Bartender in a fine dining establishment is preferred, 1 year in a fast-paced customer service centric environment is required.
• Computer literacy, Micros knowledge preferred but not required.
• Proven success in mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• You must be able to move independently around the grounds, including on gravel paths.
• You must be able to lift items up to 50lbs as needed.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods. Who You Are
• You are a naturally service minded and collaborative individual. You are always willing to jump in, roll up your sleeves and help any department with any task. ‘Not my job’ is not in your vocabulary.
• You are a professional both in presence and appearance. You easily build and maintain relationships with managers, peers, and the public alike. You understand what it means to be a Brand Ambassador!
• You are a proactive problem solver, who understands that different mind-sets and backgrounds lead to better solutions.
• You are punctual and accountable. You know that responsibility and reliability are key to success.
• You are a team player.

When one of us succeed – We all succeed!

What We Offer:

• Yearly bonus for full-time year-round employees.
• A benefit package which includes paid time off, medical + supplemental (ex-hospital indemnity), dental, vision, 401k, and an extensive employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts for food and rooms when you are not working. A free meal for 2 in our dining room is offered quarterly for you to experience our newest seasonal offering.
• Free family-style meals are served twice daily when you are working.
• An employee incentive program.
• A culture that values learning, development, and internal promotions when appropriate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $9.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Litchfield, CT 06759 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Litchfield, CT 06759: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.68 – $24.90 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

Evening shift

Work Location:

In person