Bartender

Hotel Covington•Covington, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Covington is seeking an experienced Bartender to join its Food & Beverage team. The role calls for craft cocktail experience and a passion for hospitality. Hotel Covington is a modern luxury hotel in a celebrated, century-old downtown building, with a locally influenced guest experience and food and beverage offerings inspired by regional culture and sourcing. The Bartender provides professional, friendly, and efficient beverage and dining service; prepares craft cocktails and other beverages; supports guests and servers; and maintains bar supplies, inventory, and cleanliness. The position also includes teamwork, adherence to hotel service and workplace standards, and assisting with duties in other departments as assigned. Schedules may vary to reflect the hotel’s business needs.

Requirements

Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
High school education or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of food and beverage experience.
Able to work well unsupervised and alone without direct supervision.
Must meet the minimum age to serve alcohol.
Must have alcohol awareness certification.
Able to perform the physical and sensory demands described, including continuous standing and walking, handling trays and other loads, negotiating varied floor surfaces, and working in extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Craft cocktail experience and a passion for hospitality.
Computer skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide guests with an enjoyable, expertly served beverage and dining experience that meets quality, professionalism, and friendliness standards.
Serve and clear food and beverage items unobtrusively and professionally.
Know menus, including preparation, ingredients, and descriptions; know the wine list and wine and beverage service, including appropriate stemware; and be familiar with liquor types and brands.
Create and develop craft cocktails, and prepare cocktails in a timely manner.
Follow established procedures for knowledgeable, correct, and efficient order taking.
Gather supplies, garnishes, spirits, and utensils needed to set up the bar.
Prepare and serve beverages for guests and servers speedily, efficiently, and professionally.
Carry trays, bus and reset tables, and provide appropriate table items.
Provide opening and closing inventories of spirits.
Recognize and address potentially intoxicated, disruptive, or undesirable guests.
Maintain good working relationships with associates, promote teamwork, and foster a harmonious working climate.
Maintain a positive work ethic and work environment; work independently without direct supervision; and recommend service and product improvements.
Keep the work area clean and tidy, attend required meetings, and follow payroll and uniform procedures.
Properly handle and report associate and guest accidents.
Know and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
Assist with duties in other departments as assigned by management.
Work varying schedules as required by hotel business needs.