This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a fast-growing Winery with an excellent reputation in our region! Our new multi-million dollar tasting room and winemaking headquarters, now allows us to triple our production and expand our services and offerings! Working at Adirondack Winery means you get to learn a lot about wine, get to brag about the cool place you work at, and be a part of a family atmosphere where not only does your work make a difference but your team cares about you!

This is not the average retail or restaurant job that comes loaded with corporate rules and policies, repetitive tasks, customer complaints, and heavy issues… We aren’t saving lives here, we’re selling wine! In these uncertain times, we are bringing smiles to faces one bottle at a time and as a Host / Cashier at our Tasting Rooms and the first face of our business, you will make that happen for tens of thousands of people each year! You welcome our customers into our Tasting Room with a smile and build lasting relationships with our customers, with the goal of finding the right wines for their palate to take home with them!

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Bartender to join our team. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and crafting delicious beverages for our guests. If you have a passion for mixology, exceptional customer service skills, upselling skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

- Greet customers and take their drink orders promptly

- Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

- Ensure that all beverages are prepared according to recipes and quality standards

- Maintain a clean and organized, well-stocked bar area

- Monitor alcohol consumption and ensure responsible serving practices

- Provide exceptional customer service by engaging with guests and addressing any concerns or questions they may have

- Process orders and payments accurately using the POS system

- bus & wipe tables, run food and drinks, load dishes into dishwasher, and put away dishes as needed.

- Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional manner

- Assist with opening and closing duties (including cleaning tasks of entire tasting room) as needed

- Conduct bar inventory and stock wine and retail areas

- Adhere to all health and safety regulations

Skills:

- Solid bartending skills including mixing techniques, garnishing, and presentation

- Exceptional customer service and sales skills to provide a positive experience for guests while also maximizing revenue for the company.

- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and with grace in a fast-paced environment

- Proficiency in using a Restaurant or Retail POS system

- Basic math skills for calculating bills, handling cash, and making change accurately

- Familiarity with the food industry and understanding of food pairing with different beverages.

- Wine knowledge is preferred, but will train the right candidate.

At Adirondack Winery, we value teamwork, providing exceptional service to our guests and place an emphasis on creating customer loyalty via our discount and club programs. If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy creating memorable experiences for customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Bartender and showcase your mixology skills while providing exceptional service to our valued customers.

About the Pay:

This position starts at $15.25 per hour, plus tips. As we are a team environment, the entire staff on duty for a shift pools and equally shares in tips. There is also an excellent incentive program tied to customer reviews and club sign-ups, which results in free wine and gift cards! Promotion opportunities to become a Keyholder, as well as Tasting Room Lead and other Company positions exist.

About the Hours / Schedule

Due to the seasonality of our business, we have a wide variety of needs for hours, ranging from 16 to 40 hours per week, with opening as early as 10am and closing as late as 10:30pm. Many of our Tasting Room Associates work with us year-round, especially those who show a desire to learn and grow in the company to other positions in leadership and management down the road!

For the right candidate, we will be flexible with our schedule to work around your other jobs and scheduling requirements. You are required to have the availability to work at least one weekday shift (Mon-Fri) and one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday). Shift times are typically 6-8 hours.

As we are a tourist-driven business, Holiday Weekends are critical, and we ask that associates keep at least one weekend day open at these times (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, etc). We also have an "all hands on deck" special weekend for the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival (last weekend of June each year).

Work Location:

We prefer our Tasting Room Associates are willing to work at both of our locations; however, this position's primary location will be in Queensbury.

• 285 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
• 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, NY

Physical demands: The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine (approx. 35lbs), Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time, sitting or standing. Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery such as an iPad, cash register, calculator, copier, and printer.

Working conditions: The ability to work in a retail location with many customers and employees. At offsite events with fellow employees, large crowds of customers, and noise. Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work sites and events.

Job Requirements:

• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Must be available for at least 1 weekend day (sat or sun) and 1 Weekday shift.

Disclaimer:
Nothing in this job description restricts management rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Need more reasons why Adirondack Winery is such a great place to work?! Here's what our staffers have to say about it:

• "This is the most supportive company I have worked for by far, and I think that's a really important part of who we are. We all have a voice that's actually listened to and we're all working towards continuous improvement."
• "It is a small company so all of the work you do has a real impact. You never have to question whether you are valuable to the company. Everybody's role is extremely important, and you can feel the value in the work you are doing."
• "The opportunity for continued growth within the company is a huge "selling point" for me. I have never worked for a company, prior to this, where I have grown so much in such a short amount of time."
• "It is truly nice to start with a quality team with high morale that actually cares about where they work."
• One employee described working at Adirondack Winery as "a privilege, not a responsibility"
• Please visit www.AdkWinery.com/CoreValues to explore what is important to us and see if those values match yours before applying!

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Hire from within

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $15.25 - $35.25 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Queensbury, NY 12804 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Queensbury, NY 12804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person