Kindred Fare - A Spirited Cookery is a full-service restaurant located in the heart of the Finger Lakes with a focus on scratch cookery using seasonal & local ingredients. We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular with locals & travelers to our region with positive online reviews and guest feedback. We have a strong beverage focus with cool climate wine & spirits & are highly engaged in the local industry. On Monday nights our culinary team works together to build a three-course themed prix fixe, something our community looks forward to each week. Our open kitchen celebrates the culinary craft & keeps our whole team in sync with the guests. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, it’s time we hear from you!
Bartender & Server
We are currently looking for experienced full-time bartender & server to work with us 4-5 nights a week at our lively & social eatery.
What we can expect from you:
- 4+ years of previous bartending experience - high-end & high-volume setting preferred
- An updated resume showing a history of long term tenure with current or previous employers
- has wine, beer & cocktail recipe knowledge - advanced & regional knowledge preferred
- to stay current & creative with culinary, beverage & hospitality trends
- to complete side work & cleaning duties to standard
- to maintain a clean and organized dining room & all FOH stations
- strong customer service skills
- effective communication & team work - you need to be able to work with all service staff all while communicating with the kitchen and guests
- be a professional: remain composed - you are “on stage” at all times that you are in the dining room
- full-time or part-time availability & willingness to be flexible with our team as needed
What you can expect from us:
- hourly wage + tips
- health benefits & life insurance for full-time status employees
- 401K with employer match (traditional & Roth options)
- shift meals & employee discounts
- professional development & incentive programs
- flexibility in schedule with advanced notice
- great parking!
- CLOSED for major holidays - go spend time with your family!
- positive, lively & fun work environment
- caring & understanding leaders & teammates - yeah, we’re real people, too!