Beverage Captain, The Department at Hudson's

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Continental is looking for standout Full-Time Beverage Captain who wants to be part of a team dedicated to outstanding customer service, the highest professional standards, and a commitment to delivering flawless quality. We’re especially looking for someone who thrives while collaborating, loves building relationships, and seeks open communication. A perfect culture fit would be someone willing to roll up their sleeves and be part of a polished team, delighting guests every meal, every day.

WHO YOU ARE
The Department at Hudson’s Beverage Captain is a valuable member of our team who:

• ·       Is an integral member of the Bar and Service team, with an elevated knowledge of all cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage selections and consistently delivers

• ·       Acts as a brand ambassador embodying our core values and guiding principle

• ·       Is comfortable working in an event venue environment

• ·       Is interested in growing within a dynamic team

• ·       Is committed to excellence

• ·       Works best in a creative, collaborative environment

Sound like you? Let’s chat.

Key Responsibilities

The Beverage Captain will be successful when:

• The Department at Hudson’s private events are flawlessly executed, with high-quality libations and service throughout the event season.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

DAILY OPERATIONS

• Lead bar set-up to ensure it is executed in a timely manner

• Own product prep in advanced

• Review and understand BEOs

• Assisting with monthly inventory and consumption bar sheets

• Monitor staffing levels

• Lead by example for all bartenders in punctuality, appearance and work quality; including training

• Participate in pre-shift meetings alongside event managers

• Check proper amount of bar products and glassware are pulled per event

• Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests while anticipating their needs

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of specialty, classic and signature cocktails (ingredients, specs, build), wine, beer, and beverage offerings

• Maintain fluency in all menu items and ingredients with the ability to suggest beverage pairings

• Monitor proper steps of service with the team throughout each event

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and prep areas; putting away product

• Can communicate effectively with staff members and management during service

• Report incidents and areas of opportunity to management

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

• Support special activations throughout other Hudson related outlets

FINANCIAL IMPACT

• Be a catalyst for continuous improvement

• Monitor overpouring, waste and proper handling of bar products and glassware

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Must have five years of bartending experience, knowledge of techniques and equipment for serving, storing, and handling food and beverage products

• Leadership experienced recommended

• Efficient in describing and serving different types of liquor, cocktails, beer, and wine

• Preferred TIPS Certification or can pass TIPS Class to become certified

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