Celebrities Lounge is a new establishment located at 212 Central Ave, Albany, NY. We are a Bar/Lounge/Restaurant with events catering to a mature crowd.

Bar Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains inventory.
• Creates drink and food menus.
• Determines employees’ schedules.
• Ensures bar is well-stocked and clean.
• Tracks customer behavior and sales.
• Maintains budget and monitors costs.
• Maintains drink recipe documentation.
• Oversees planning for special events.
• Appropriately delegates tasks to staff.
• Selects and purchases liquor and other supplies.
• Oversees staff, including bartenders and barbacks, and, in some cases, bouncers, wait staff, and/or kitchen staff as well.
• Hires, trains, promotes, and, when necessary, disciplines or fires staff.
• Selects music, books bands, and provides input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity.
• Initiates and maintains vendor relationships.
• Uses point-of-sale tracking technology and bar and restaurant management platforms.

Work Hours & Benefits: Looking for Full help.

• Open 7 days a week.
• 4pm-9pm        Sunday-Wednesday
• 4pm-11pm      Thursday-Saturday

Bar Manager Qualifications/Skills:

• Accomplished mixologist.
• Excellent multitasking ability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Organizational skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries.
• Calm under pressure
• Able to maintain restraint in stressful situations.
• Ability to deescalate tense interactions.
• Judgment and creativity.
• Facility with math.
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms.
• Enthusiasm and lots of energy.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or higher in hotel and restaurant management a plus.
• Bartender’s license.
• Prior experience working in a bar or restaurant.
• Supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale tracking technology and bar and restaurant management platforms.

Celebrities Lounge is a new establishment located at 212 Central Ave, Albany, NY. We are a Bar/Lounge/Restaurant with events catering to a mature crowd.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring culinary passion, attention to detail, and a commitment to consistently delivering exceptional dishes to our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute menu items according to our recipes, presentation standards, and quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient food preparation during service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in ingredient prep, portion control, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Contribute creative ideas for daily and seasonal specials.
• Communicate effectively with fellow cooks, sous chefs, and other team members.
• Be able to adapt to high-pressure situations and busy service periods.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a line cook in a fast-paced restaurant environment is preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Attention to detail in presentation, flavor, and consistency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for culinary arts.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative culinary environment.
• Learning and growth opportunities within our kitchen team.

Join our culinary team and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences!

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Bar
• Lounge

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift
• Night Shift

Bartender

Celebrities Lounge is a new establishment located at 212 Central Ave, Albany, NY. We are a Bar/Lounge/Restaurant with events catering to a mature crowd.

Bartender Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Provides a pleasant drinking experience to customers.
• Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area.
• Attends to the detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepares and maintains ingredients by following recipes.
• Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items.
• Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and submits orders to supervisor; assists with receipt of deliveries.
• Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with supervisor.
• Ensures smooth operation of bar services during absence of supervisor.
• Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, including dishwashing as needed.
• Assists with orienting new employees to their work area.
• Listens to customer complaints and suggestions and resolves complaints.
• Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.
• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

Work Hours & Benefits: Looking for Full & Part-Time help.

• Open 7 days a week.
• 4pm-9pm         Sunday-Wednesday
• 4pm-11pm      Thursday-Saturday

Bartender Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard beverage service equipment
• Adaptability
• Decision-making
• Customer service
• Oral communication
• Planning, problem solving, and teamwork
• Developing budgets
• Self-motivated
• High energy Level
• Multi-tasking

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of bar or restaurant experience to include drink preparation
• Current beverage service certification or other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• Familiar with point-of-sale computers and software
• Comfortable using a computer, navigating Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook Email

Celebrities Lounge is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.