Job description

Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the Ethan Allen Hotel is a refined, yet extraordinarily casual hotel devoted to the Ethan Allen Furniture Company’s aesthetic of simple, livable luxury. In every facet, the hotel’s social areas and 200 rooms and suites showcase the legendary craftsmanship and interiors that define the Ethan Allen lifestyle, offering an experience of exceptional comfort and courtesy, ease and elegance, and sophistication and style. Located 90 minutes from NYC, business or leisure guests enjoy world-class amenities and services catering to every need, including courtesy transportation, a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool with poolside dining. Our award-winning 21 Lake Restaurant & Bar serves fresh, locally inspired cuisine, and the restaurant’s bright solarium provides the ideal venue for enjoying a sunset cocktail or breakfast and coffee on a warm summer morning.

Position Summary: To oversee Lounge operations which include all beverage service for both bar and restaurant areas. Additionally, to maximize profitability, control costs, and ensure Ethan Allen Hotel quality standards are met while providing 100% guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day beverage and food service activities of bar/lounge and restaurant outlets.
• Accurately prepare all drinks and spirits ordered by guests.
• Prepare the bar for service.
• Properly stocking all items needed for service.
• Attend pre-meal with attending kitchen staff for specials and menu additions.
• Greet guests at bar and tables and take all food and drink orders.
• Assist in preparing Seasonal/Daily Cocktail list conforming to the trends.
• Maintaining proper sanitation of Bar areas.
• Observing and enforcing TIPS guidelines.
• Abiding by all Rules and Regulations set forth by the State of Connecticut and Liquor Commission.
• Enter orders into Micros system.

Hotel Specific Essential Functions:

• Ability to stand for 8 to 10hrs length of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend frequently during a shift.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate to all customer requests.
• Flexibility to step into whatever role is needed at the time in order to deliver exceptional customer service. This may include taking on job responsibilities outside of this job description and may require assisting other departments in their regular functions.
• Ability to comply with all hotels policy and procedures.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and/or flexible hours.
• Comply with hotel policy regarding attendance and attire.

Technology & Equipment:

• POS System/Micros System

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that are offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are two company subsidized Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage and Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), cost effective Dental and Vision plans, 401(k) plan (with Employer matching contributions and Profit Sharing), company provided Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability (FT associates only), Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans – Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchase Program, and Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Ethan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are an E-Verify Employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Danbury, CT 06811: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bartending: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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