Bartender

This is an on-call position. Hours and available shifts are based on hotel needs.

SUMMARY: Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar by performing the following duties. This position is often required to supervise the duties of cocktail server and/ or bar back.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes orders from customer or servers both in the bar area and restaurant
• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Collects used dishes from bar top
• Serves wine and draught or bottled beer
• Collects payment for drink and food orders
• Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive display
• Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks
• Requests proper identification of bar patrons
• Wait tables in pool, lounge or other bar areas when in absence of cocktail server
• Bartender must maintain the bar with safe and pleasant environment for guests
• Be responsible for the wellbeing of all customers regarding alcohol consumption and over serving
• Support safe work habits and contribute to a safe working environment at all times
• Follow directions, get along with co-workers and supervisors, treat co-workers, supervisors and guests with respect and courtesy, contributes to a positive and rewarding team environment and refrains from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior
• Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor

Listed below are the qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:

• Must provide prompt and cordial service to all guests
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to learn, point-of-sale computer systems
• Must be reliable, responsible and able to work well under pressure
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Apply critical thinking to solve problems in standardized situations
• Must be able to work independently
• Must meet legal age requirements for the position

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years related experience
• Resort and/or hospitality experience preferred
• High school diploma or equal to a GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  

• Must speak and communicate in English
• Must be able to clearly communicate with guests, management and coworkers

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Must have Food Handler Certificate
• TIPs certification preferred, but not required
• Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US
• Valid California Driver License is required (for specific positions)