Bartender at Renaissance Austin Downtown

Concord Hospitality Enterprises•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for setting up and breaking down the bar, preparing beverages according to standards, and ensuring a pleasant and hospitable atmosphere for guests. This role involves managing drink orders, handling payments, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to all safety and alcohol service policies. The Bartender also plays a role in promoting hotel activities and maintaining inventory.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Basic math and cash-handling skills.
Passion for bar/mixology and a desire to learn more about the craft.

Nice To Haves

Previous bar or food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up bar.
Break down bar, lock up liquor, and store fruit and juices properly.
Accept drink orders from guests/servers in proper calling order.
Make cocktails in accordance Beverage Standards using standard jigger.
Work professionally with all guests and fellow associates.
Follow all check handling procedures, including all credit card policies and procedures. No cash tabs.
Red Line all drink orders from servers, checking all tickets for items that did not ring up correctly.
Prepare beverage requisition for liquor.
Create a pleasant, friendly, hospitable, effective and professional working atmosphere at all times.
Perform duties in the prescribed safe manner using the established procedures and proper equipment.
Follow set and established procedures regarding the use of promotional and birthday drinks. Inform all guests of Food and Beverage and bar promotional activities.
Maintain a flexible work schedule in accordance with the business demands of the hotel.
Complete all opening and closing duties as listed on the checklist.
Comply with established procedures in the standard beverage manual regarding the serving of alcohol to and the identification of minors.
Carry out all reasonable requests by management, which the associate is capable of performing.
Report to work on time and in full uniform.
Follow rules as found in the Concord Hospitality Handbooks.
Keep all bar areas neat and clean.
Check and replace glassware where needed.
Stock and replenish ice at all ice stations.
Clean floors in area of responsibility at the end of each shift.
Empty and steam-clean trashcans at the end of each shift or as necessary.
Be responsible for the inventory of the soda and juices and their rotation of stock.
Stock and replenish beer in bottles and kegs when necessary.
Side work.