Benny's is a Philly-inspired Italian American restaurant and sandwich shop from the owner of Ramona’s, located in the heart of downtown Portland, Maine. We are on target to open in April 2025.
We are looking for a Lead Bartender to help foster the art of hospitality within our walls. The ideal candidate is a seasoned industry professional interested in personal growth with goals to move toward management and stability. Potential Candidates must be able to execute their job duties with composed urgency.
Quality of life and self-care are important to us. When our team is happy and healthy, the overall success of our establishment is directly affected. We want to do our very best to change what working in a restaurant can and should be. We believe in extending hospitality to our guests and each other.
Potential candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of classic cocktails, techniques, and service.
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills, including handling high-pressure situations professionally.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including multitasking and prioritizing effectively.
- Strong communication skills include working collaboratively with other team members and interacting with customers.
- Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
- Must be self-motivated and service-oriented
- Committed to maintaining all aspects of quality before, during, and after service
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic knowledge of Google Sheets/Excel programs.
Benny's holds a zero-tolerance policy regarding the consumption of drugs and alcohol for all staff while on-premise. Except for staff tastings for development and educational purposes, staff must adhere to this policy.
If interested, please reply with a resume and a brief introduction. References welcome.
We look forward to hearing from you!
-Josh Sobel, owner