BARTENDER

$16/HR, Part-Time, Non-Exempt, tips

Schedule varies week to week, not to exceed 20hrs per week.

OUR MISSION: Motor House is a creative crossroads rooted in the culture of Baltimore. We are a non profit arts hub, gallery, and performance space that encourages new visions, bold experiments, and emerging voices to celebrate the artistry of our city.

OUR VISION: Motor House envisions a world where creatives are empowered and thriving in their careers.

This position may require work or participation in events outside of normal working hours. Non-exempt and hourly employees will be paid their regular hourly wage for all scheduled and worked hours to a maximum of 59 hours per paid period. Hours in excess of 30 hours per week require prior management approval and will be paid per Federal and State employment guidelines.
Standard Operating Hours for Showroom Bar are Monday 7PM - 12AM, Wednesday 7PM - 12AM, Thursday through Saturday 6PM - 10PM.

Position Summary
The Bartender provides excellent customer service and serves as the face of the Showroom during all events and operating hours. Responsible for serving well-made drinks and suggesting menu items to customers in order to increase sales. The Bartender will support the event environment by informing guests of Motor House and upcoming events and encouraging participation. Responsible for maintaining high quality of service and space maintenance by following recipes, opening and closing procedures, and supporting the vision of the Showroom Manager.

• Reports to: ‘Assistant Bar Manager’ and ‘Showroom General Manager’

• Collaborates Closely with: ‘Kitchen Manager’, ‘Front of House Coordinator’, ‘Event Assistant’, ‘Technical Assistant’, Security contractors

• Supervises: N/A

• Expected to maintain a collaborative, supportive, safe atmosphere among all Motor House Arts staff, clients, and guests.

Essential Job Functions:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, and the employee will be notified.

Provide Excellent Bar Service and Maintain a Safe, Clean and Inviting Workspace:

• Customer service representation

• Follow all cash management, POS reporting, and opening and closing responsibilities

• Portion control and consistent recipe execution

• Demonstrate knowledge of Showroom food and drink menu and ability to make recommendations

• Maintain a clean workspace, follow opening and closing procedures

• Daily trash removal

• Maintain a consistent, efficient work schedule

• Acts in alignment with the strategic direction set forth by the Managing Director; collaborates with the Managing Director and SGM through scheduled and informal feedback and planning conversations within established operational roles.

• Supports fiscal responsibility and stewardship of organizational resources.

Meetings

• Monthly All Staff Meeting (Mandatory)

  • Present operational updates regarding Showroom to the entire staff, create an open line of communication with full Motor House Arts team to facilitate a collaborative environment

• Recurring Showroom Staff Meeting (Mandatory unless pre-approved by Showroom Manager)

  • To communicate bar and kitchen operations and maintenance updates to essential staff in order to maintain high quality of service and space maintenance standards

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be over 21 years of age

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a diverse population of customers.

• Excellent sales skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to be flexible, calm and level headed in times of uncertainty

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Toast POS.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least two years bartending experience required.

Alcohol Awareness and ServSafe certification preferred. If not already certified, Motor House Arts will require within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and fast-paced movement required.

Frequent bending, stretching, and lifting required.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.