Bartender

Bartender George Howell Coffee Company LLC Cambridge, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Retail sales transactions Guest relations Wine knowledge Floor cleaning TIPS Cash register Coffee experience Quality standards in production Stocking Clean workspace maintenance POS systems 2 years Restaurant experience Entry level Full Job Description George Howell Coffee Lovestruck Café Harvard Square Cambridge Bartender Who we are George Howell Coffee is an artisanal coffee roaster with a flagship cafe at The Godfrey Hotel in Boston, two smaller cafés in Boston Public Market and Newtonville snd a new cafe Lyric that recently opened.. This role is to work in our café / wine bar in the heart of Harvard Square within the setting of a vibrant bookstore

• Lovestruck As a company, we are passionate about our guests and want them to take part in the adventure as we explore the rainbow of coffee flavors and wine offerings.

With the opening of our café inside the Lovestruck bookstore, we want to bring that same passion and adventure to our guests in Harvard Square! With our deep roots in excellence, we strive to deliver, without overpowering, all the translucent layers of flavor inherent to great coffees and great wines. George Howell is committed to our employees, paying above-average wages, promoting education about coffee and wine, and offering career advancement through its mentoring program. We hope to meet you soon. Description We are seeking curious and attentive bartenders with a strong passion for hospitality and providing excellent guest experiences to join our wine bar team. While a thorough understanding of wine is preferred, we are looking to build a team that is hungry to expand their knowledge base and are happy to train the right candidate. Experience working with coffee, espresso beverages, and non-alcoholic beverages is a plus. Our menu's focus will be a rotating list of natural wines crafted by small producers, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, we will have an abbreviated list of aperitifs, digestifs, low ABV, and non-alcoholic beverages. We will host many events in collaboration with Lovestruck Books including author events, book releases, and other special events. Evening and weekend availability is highly preferred. Shifts will be scheduled from 3pm to 10pm nightly. Our ideal candidate is a person who leads with kindness, is always looking to learn more, and genuinely appreciates the value of teamwork. Core Tasks and Responsibilities While the daily tasks of the wine bar team will change based on the needs of the wine bar, the general responsibilities of our team will be as follows: Maintaining superior beverage and product knowledge to better assist our guests as we guide them through the menus. This includes accurate menu descriptions and allergy information. Create beverages according to recipes and the company's quality standards. Creating a hospitable atmosphere by anticipating our guests' needs, engaging our guests with warmth and sincerity, and maintaining the highest cleanliness standards of service areas to ensure the comfort and safety of our guests. Attention to detail during all steps of service (i.e.: order taking, food/drink running, POS usage, cash and credit card handling, etc.) Maintain open and respectful lines of communication between fellow team members and management. Complete daily side work tasks as required. (stocking, daily cleaning tasks, sweeping, mopping etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge We are seeking candidates with at least two years of experience as a server or one year as a bartender with expertise in beverage creation and a strong interest in wine. Abilities Our ideal candidate should have a contagious energy that sets a positive example for other team members. They will know how to remain calm and collected during peak hours and periods of high stress. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who are punctual, reliable, and excellent multitaskers. Physical Characteristics Ability to stand in a stationary position for long stretches of time and be on your feet for up to 8 hours. Move around the café throughout the day assisting staff and customers, as well as performing shift responsibilities constantly Move and lift supplies, equipment, boxes, and other items up to 50 pounds from the floor to shelves, under the counter, and up a set of stairs Shift position in multiple directions to work all stations in the kitchen and behind the counter in the front of the house Reach items under counter and overhead on shelves frequently Tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions frequently Experience using the following tools is strongly recommended: Wine bottle openers Coffee brewer Espresso machine

• Cash Register
• POS•Toast Environmental Factors Indoor fast-paced café setting with a seasonal patio Credentials/Experience (Minimum level of education, experience, and certifications) Experience as a bartender for 1+ years preffered TIPS certification a plus Other Requirements (Items that do not fit other categories such as travel, weekends, nights, etc.

) Weekends required Shifts will be late afternoon to evening

• 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM