Bartender (Part-Time)

Piper Shores is Maine's premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for residents with a person-centered approach to care and service. The Bartender at Wildflower Restaurant is responsible for providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment where residents can enjoy beverages (beer, wine, and mocktails) in a safe and relaxed setting. This role involves offering personalized service and creating meaningful social experiences while adhering to the preferences and needs of the residents. The bartender will be responsible for to-go orders at the bar and have closing responsibilities. The position is Monday-Friday, 3:30-9:00pm (27.5 hrs.). For the right candidate, this role could be made into full-time position.

Responsibilities:

Greet and engage with residents and their guests in a warm & friendly manner, assisting diners to their seats as needed, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Build relationships and provide attentive & personalized service that caters to individual tastes and preferences, promoting an enjoyable mealtime experience. Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and prepare alcoholic beverages tickets for tables. Take meal and beverage orders accurately, ensures that meal flow is accurate, providing updates to kitchen on meal preparation timing. Adhere to Pipier Shores policies as well as state and local laws regarding alcohol service and health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Monitor residents for signs of intoxication and intervene appropriately. Adhere to all health and safety standards, including sanitation procedures for bar equipment, glasses, and serving areas. Monitor and maintain inventory and stocking of beverages and supplies. Take weekly beer & wine inventory and notify management of supply issues. Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring that all items are stored correctly and that the area is safe and presentable at all times. Prepares bar in advance of service and cleans after service. Assists dining team with set up and break down as needed. Works closely with other department staff to support the overall needs of the restaurant and assist residents as needed. In the absence of a supervisor, the Bartender will perform all closing duties as outlined by the Manager, including supporting and assisting servers with closing duties. Practices safe work habits to avoid injury to self or others

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older Previous bartending experience preferred, ideally in a senior living or hospitality setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with residents in a friendly and empathetic manner. A person-centered approach to service, respecting individual needs and preferences. Organizational skills to keep the bar area clean, stocked, and orderly. Ability to understand and follow community policies related to alcohol service and health/safety regulations. Understanding of varietals of wine and beer types High school diploma or equivalent required Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English required Moderate to heavy physical effort 75% of the workday. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during the day. Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position; perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently. Full-time benefits (32 hours + per week): Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan 100% company sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance 18 days of Paid Time Off to start. PTO buy-back feature 8 holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days All employees also enjoy: Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000 Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursement Regular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contests Generous annual performance increases to base pay Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process. Under Maine law, all employees working in congregate care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.