Clubs Bartender (Toronto Blue Jays)

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE

The Bartender is responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greet guests, take orders directly from guests OR take beverage orders from In-Seat servers and make in a timely fashion
• Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages
• Provide information on wine characteristics, evaluate guests needs, make appropriate suggestions and serve wine using proper wine service techniques
• Responsible for the setup, maintained cleanliness, and breakdown of assigned bar area.
• Bartenders are responsible for recipe knowledge, proper ringing of all product, and cash and credit card handling.
• Provide and create a fun, friendly and exciting experience for all guests to uphold all standards for the proper service of alcohol as set forth by the Legends Hospitality and the Toronto Blue Jays
• Utilize high quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, fresh herbs and spices to create sensational drinks for guests
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory or restocking requisitions as needed to replenish supplies
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and specials
• Demonstrates and follows all rules and regulations regarding alcohol service.
• Provide our guests with personal service and attention to detail that will exceed their expectations.
• Work as a team with fellow associates and other service departments within the stadium.
• Performs opening, closing, and side work duties as assigned.
• Must be knowledgeable of other food, beverage and retail outlets within the stadium
• Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience as a high-volume bartender for at least two years
• Ability to interact with guests in order to assure guest satisfaction
• Ability to interact with co-workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, team orientated setting
• Must be able to obtain food safety and responsible alcohol service certifications (Smart Serve)
• Extensive knowledge of drink recipes
• Must know how to create and execute drinks in a timely manner
• Extensive knowledge of wines
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well groomed appearance standards
• Willingness and drive to exceed the guest expectations
• Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor
• Must be personable, friendly and welcoming
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items
• Must be able to read, speak and write English Language in order to communicate with guests and other team members.
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing 10-30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
• Ability to work most Sporting events, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.