BARTENDER

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

We are seeking experienced and friendly Bartenders to join our team. You will be the face of our restaurant, providing memorable experiences for our guests. In this role you will need to be quick on your feet, have a positive upbeat attitude, and enjoy talking to people. If this sounds like you, we would like to meet you!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acknowledge and welcome each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly greeting (use guest name whenever possible)
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and menu items where offered to hotel guests
• Oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies
• Prepare guest checks and collect payment
• Light food preparation and service as needed
• Check guest for proper identification
• Promote and upsell drinks and special drink promotion
• Create alcoholic beverages using proper portion controls and control service to ensure no over serving
• Maintain accountability of all beverages, use proper judgement, refuse service to guests who are intoxicated or disruptive
• Ensure cleanliness of glass, china and silver before use
• Comply with all liquor laws, health regulations and Colwen and brand standards and policies
• Set up bar prior to opening; ensure bar is clean pre and post shift according to operational standard
• Ensure cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, food prep and storage equipment, tables and other tools
• Perform side duties such as cleaning, garnish prep, misc. stocking and preparation
• General knowledge of hotel, area and events to answer any guest question
• Take payment and process all payment methods in a timely manner as set by Colwen policy
• Secure all alcoholic beverages, cabinets and storage areas

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Warm and supportive work environment
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match after one year of employment
• Paid Time off Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Jury Duty Leave and Bereavement Leave
• Hotel Discounts

• One year of bartending experience
• T.I.P.S. certification or State specific equivalent (within 30 days if certification is expired)
• Ability to operate point-of-sale system
• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and/or service
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult guests
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and service focus
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Must meet the legal age requirement of the jurisdiction
• Ability to work 7 day rotational schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays