Lead Bartender at Madeline Hotel and Residences Auberge Resorts Collection

Town of Gardiner, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bartending, Guest Interactions, Inventory Management, Staff Training, Cocktail Construction, Mentorship, Sales Improvement, Drink Recipes, Seasonal Cocktails, Local Offerings, Hospitality Innovations, Food Handlers Certification, Alcohol Training Certifications, Wine Knowledge, Cicerone Certification, TIPS Certification

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Rooted in meaningful encounters with nature, the property sways with the seasons, surrounded by meadows of native flowers and woodlands. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school. Accommodations are immersed in the ever-changing landscape, offering a deep sense of place. Guests are welcomed at The Shop, reminiscent of a well-curated potting shed, and the open-air Great Porch. Dining at Clay, the centerpiece restaurant, features source-origin cuisine that honors the region’s bounty. Thistle offers wild-crafted wellbeing that evolves with the seasons. The property also provides access to neighboring Mohonk Preserve, where wooded trails and cliffs invite world-class hiking, biking, and climbing. Named the Number 1 Hotel in New York State by Travel + Leisure for the 2025 World’s Best Awards and recognized with a One Key distinction from the inaugural Michelin Guide, Wildflower Farms is a basecamp for adventure, craft, and curiosity. Job Description The Lead Bartender serves as a role model for the bar staff, demonstrating expert proficiency in bartending and guest interactions. Engaging in both front and back-of-house tasks, the Lead Bartender oversees bar operations, cleanliness, staff training, and inventory management. The role requires advanced knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and craft cocktail construction. Behind the Bar Set up and break down workstations, ensuring the bar is fully stocked daily. Produce house-made items, including syrups, garnishes, and batch cocktails. Contribute to improving F&B sales revenues by being knowledgeable about drinks and menu items. Accurately take and place orders, input them into the system, and prepare guest checks. Mentorship and Talent Development Mentor and provide ongoing training and coaching to bartenders on drink recipes, techniques, and efficient prep management to ensure proper execution and adherence to standards. Oversee bartenders to ensure proper guest service standards and mentorship for skill advancement. Research and Development Develop seasonal cocktails aligned with current trends and market demands. Stay informed about local distillery, winery, and brewery offerings Must be aware of, and introduce, new technology and hospitality innovations that could improve the guest experience Pay Rate: $25/hour Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Bartender, with 2 years in a fine dining/luxury resort setting. Professional appearance, good character, ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs. Hospitality Certificate or Degree desirable Certifications: Wine (Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET), Cicerone, TIPS highly preferred Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position. Additional Information About Auberge Collection Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge About Friedkin Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com Shinrin Yoku LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Shinrin Yoku LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Shinrin Yoku LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Type: Non-Management

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Responsibilities

The Lead Bartender oversees bar operations, cleanliness, staff training, and inventory management while serving as a role model for the bar staff. They are responsible for producing house-made items and developing seasonal cocktails aligned with current trends.