Bartender OTG Management LaGuardia Airport, East Elmhurst, NY 11371

Job Description

WHAT IS OTG? OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 10 airports, OTG and its 5,000+ Crewmembers serve millions of travelers each year.

WHY OTG? By joining our team, you’ll discover endless opportunities to explore, learn and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, so we offer our crewmembers some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry. OTG has introduced Dayforce Wallet, which allows Crewmembers to make everyday payday by using the pay they’ve already earned to cover expenses before their next paycheck. To learn more, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJz7mPcK0vE

We transform airport experiences. You drive it.

Position Summary:

Bartenders are responsible for delivering the OTG guest experience. Educating, making recommendations based on guest preferences, taking orders, up-selling special items, and maintaining a clean and sanitized area are steps to deliver the experience. To be successful in this role, a bartender should enjoy working with others as exhibited through great guest experiences and be motivated to keep the area/restaurant cleaned and stocked.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities:
• · Greet guests quickly and pleasantly, with a smile
• · Educate guests on menu items; make recommendations to guests upon request
• · Pour beer & wine
• · Assist guests in entering all orders into the iPad/computer system
• · Mix ingredients for all drinks, including cocktails, to OTG specifications
• · Follow OTG cash handling and cash register policies and procedures
• · Keep a spotless working environment through regular cleaning and sanitizing
• · Aid in moving and installing kegs of beer, CO2 tanks, and soda mixes
• · Assist in the training and development of new employees
• · Monitor and report intoxicated guests to MOD
• · Communicate any product runouts, equipment issues, or quality of service problems to the MOD immediately
• · Other duties as assigned.
• QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• · Must be at least 18 years of age
• · Fully conversational in English
• · Must have extensive bartending skills, including cocktails and specialty drinks, plus strong product knowledge
• · Must have pairing knowledge of beers and wines
• · Must become TIPS certified within 90 days of employment
• · Must obtain ServSafe Certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired
• · Must be able to serve and prepare food
• · Able to lift 35 lbs. in weight
• · Must be mobile and able to stand for extended periods, to stoop, kneel, and crouch
• · Must be available to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays, and bad weather conditions--must be flexible
• OTG Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.