Lead Bartender (Afterwords Wine Bar)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Restaurant

Requisition Number: LEADB004504

Posted: February 10, 2026

Full-Time

Rate: $13 USD per hour

The Athenaeum Hotel

3 S Lake Dr

Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

Afterwords Wine Bar is one of many food venues located on property at Chautauqua Institution. Patrons can savor everything from hearty handhelds to shareable Mediterranean dishes; each thoughtfully paired with hand-selected wines. Located on Bestor Plaza, above the Chautauqua Bookstore, we offer both indoor and outdoor seating for a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Afterwords Wine Bar is open Sunday through Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the summer season.

About Your Compensation

Compensation for this position is $13.00/hour plus tipped earnings. Employees who are scheduled to perform work in a non-tipped capacity for 20%+ or more of their shift, attend required events like orientation or training, or do not average minimum wage with their combined tipped income each week will be paid a minimum wage of $16.00/hour.

About Your Work Day

• Knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor.
• Consistently prepare mixed drinks according to Athenaeum Hotel standards.
• Receive and prepare bar beverage orders from the service staff.
• Provide guests with a fast-paced bar and cocktail service.
• Cleaning glasses and utensils, bar area.
• Restocking beer, wine, and glasses as necessary.
• Track all orders through POS System and report daily sales.
• Track complimentary, unwanted, or lost beverages.
• Know and understand NYS Liquor Laws.
• Oversee front-of-house staff and monitor restaurant operations.
• Interact with guests and ensure guest satisfaction is above and beyond.
• Maintain standards of fine dining establishment in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Work alongside kitchen staff to ensure quality control of the product.
• Assist management in overall cost-effectiveness within budget and oversee front-of-house staff and monitor restaurant operations.
• Interact with guests and ensure guest satisfaction is above and beyond.
• Conduct training for seasonal staff.
• Responsible for directing employees to keep a clean space and atmosphere.
• All other duties as assigned.

Expert

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Inspires teammates to follow them

Works well as a member of a group

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Inspired to perform without outside help

Culinary and food service supervisor experience.

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