NYC - Bar Associate

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Museum Of Sex - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

About the position

The Bar Associate at the Museum of Sex is responsible for operating the bar with a focus on guest service excellence and driving sales. This part-time role involves greeting guests, upselling drinks and food, and maintaining a clean and safe bar environment. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, catering to guests' needs while ensuring a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Be an example of guest service excellence for the Bar and other departments.
• Maintain strong sales figures for yourself and the team.
• Make and serve drinks accurately behind the bar and on the bar floor as a host.
• Keep Bar and Bar floor clean at all times.
• Report all guest complaints and staffing challenges to the Senior Leadership Team, as needed.
• Handle operational challenges as they occur.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Welcome guests to the Bar with enthusiasm.
• Upsell drinks, food, and merchandise from the floor.
• Provide menus to guests exiting Guest Experience.
• Greet customers upon their arrival.
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (Large Event Parties).
• Answer and address guests' inquiries on the floor.
• Facilitate internal communication, as needed, with critical support departments: Operations, HR, Administration, etc.
• Maintain the ability to work nights and weekends and extended schedules during peak periods.
• Provide availability updates and changes when necessary.

Requirements

• Must have sales experience working at a hotel, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or bar where alcohol is served and the job entails driving F&B sales.
• Passionate about providing an exemplary experience for guests.
• Exuberant, outgoing personality eager to engage guests with a smile and energy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with all guests.
• Organized and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with large crowds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Must have an up-to-date Food Handlers certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Multilingual is a plus.
• Hospitality, Bar, and Food Handlers certification is a plus.