Shankar Distillers is a vibrant distillery dedicated to providing our guests with a memorable experience. We are looking for a friendly, energetic, and reliable individual to join our team as a Part-Time Hostess. If you love engaging with people and thrive in a lively atmosphere, we'd love to meet you.
Position Overview
We are seeking a part-time Hostess to be the face of our establishment during our busiest hours. This role is primarily focused on greeting guests and managing the floor, but the ideal candidate is versatile and comfortable stepping behind the bar to assist with bartending duties as required. You will also play a key role in supporting our special distillery events.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service
Educate customers on who we are, our spirits and our cocktails
Learn, memorize and execute cocktails, technique and presentation
Strong communication with team members to ensure accurate, efficient service
Diligently conduct transactions from ringing in drinks, to bottle sales, to properly handling cash
Assist with a range of opening and closing activities and event set up tasks
Contribute to new cocktail menu development
Attend staff meetings and trainings
Maintain a positive, respectful, upbeat attitude
Build the brand and get customers to come back again
Qualifications
Beverage experience required. While we are a craft cocktail bar, we'll transform beer and shot bartenders and baristas into talented craft cocktail bartenders.
Experience with BOH prep and other cocktail ingredients a plus.
Willingness to learn, contribute to a team environment and desire to grow professionally.
Infectious personality with a passion for our spirits and our story
Honesty and respect for yourself, the craft and the business is paramount.
What We Offer
Great Pay: Hourly rate
Tips: Opportunity to earn tips based on performance and guest satisfaction.
Environment: A fun, dynamic workplace within the distillery industry.