Bartender - Limelight Boulder

Limelight Hotels•Boulder, CO

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a timely, friendly manner and provides exceptional guest service. The role includes recommending drinks to complement food, learning menu origins, preparations, and ingredients, and helping maintain the bar through setup, breakdown, cleaning, and side duties. The Bartender is responsible for the security of liquor, checks, and cash, monitors guests who may be over-intoxicated, and communicates concerns to management. The position reports to the Senior Restaurant Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be over 18 years of age.
TIPS trained.
Proficient knowledge of wines by the glass.
Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws.
Knowledge of cash and credit card payment processing.
Knowledge of local attractions, restaurants, and activities.
Mixology skills.
Ability to set up, maintain, and break down the bar area.
Ability to work outdoors, including at high elevation for an entire shift.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude.
Ability to care for and maintain the cleanliness of serving equipment and glassware.
Ability to serve guests in a timely and friendly manner.
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or be on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., individually or with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktail creation methods preferred.

Responsibilities

Recommend drinks that complement food items and use knowledge of menu origins, preparations, and ingredients to guide guests.
Mix drinks and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Complete beverage and general supply requisitions.
Ensure guest satisfaction and inform management of guest comments and complaints.
Monitor guests who appear over-intoxicated and communicate observations to management for further evaluation.
Assist with emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan.
Reset the area, clean indoor and outdoor areas, and perform side duties assigned by the Manager.
Help organize kitchen items, including dry goods, equipment, storage containers, and cleaning supplies, and properly rotate and organize food-and-beverage deliveries.
Complete tasks and projects delegated by the manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staffing levels demand.
Enforce and comply with Food and Beverage department policies and procedures.
Oversee the security of liquor, checks, and cash; participate in bar setup and breakdown.
Perform other duties as assigned.