1856 - Culinary Residence - A Teaching Restaurant - Bartender - Part Time and Full Time Available

Job Details

We pay approximately 55% of our employee's benefits.
Complimentary meal for every shift worked

1856 - A Culinary Residence, will be an upscale teaching restaurant, named after the year of Auburn University's founding, anchoring the first floor of the new Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center.

Students in the Auburn University College of Human Sciences Hospitality Management Program will work under the guidance of a Chef in Residence to prepare and serve an la carte lunch menu and tasting menu format during dinner service.

Each year, an acclaimed chef will work alongside Auburn University faculty and staff to create a unique restaurant concept, providing a one-of-a-kind, ever-changing culinary experience for students and restaurant guests alike. The open kitchen will invite diners to observe as their food is prepared, while a two-story wine room stocked with bottles from around the world will provide a stunning dining backdrop for the private dining room.

Duties:

• Ability to thoughtfully engage with all customers visiting 1856 about the concept and partnership with Auburn University and student experience.
• Work closely with a paired student each day to provide service to our guests. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, ensure smooth service operations and quality service

• Ability to memorize a 8-10 course tasting menu along with beverage pairing that changes bi-weekly.
• Perform mise en place for daily service based on reservations booked for the day/evening.

• Oversee our guests dining experience following 1856 and IHP's standards of service.

• Ensure guest preference, dietary preferences are recognized and how those affect a set tasting menu on a nightly basis.
• Monitor and observe guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Always maintain a neat and clean work environment
• Be available to perform lateral service as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

• • Have a comprehensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits. Work closely with 1856 GM, Master Sommelier on curating bi-weekly tasting menu cocktail pairings.
  • Create high-end cocktails, consistently with your co-bartenders to create a worldly experience for our guests

• Clean, set-up, and stock the bar and all related areas as determined by standard SOP's, opening duties, service manuals and job description.

• Ability to prioritize and balance bar guests orders with restaurant orders.
• Check identification to verify legal age requirements of customers

Working Conditions:

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time, consecutively.
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver multiple plates of food & carry bus tubs frequently weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working with students on a daily basis is required. Ability to organize and plan your service around training and teaching throughout every interaction.
• Team members must have a flexible work schedule and ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

• A background bartending or mixology in an upscale environment is preferred.
• Upon selection able to complete the Responsible Vendor course for all team members 18 years old and above
• Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Possess basic math skills and can handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Positive Attitude

 Rane Culinary Science Center

 06/15/2024

 Auburn,AL