The Melrose Georgetown Hotel Bartender

Remington Hospitality • Washington, DC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel is seeking a Bartender to efficiently maintain bar supplies, prepare daily requisitions, and be completely familiar with all types of liquor, drink recipes, prices, proper glassware, and garnishes. The role involves accurate cash handling, using the MICROS system, and ensuring positive guest relations by anticipating needs, responding promptly, and resolving complaints. The Bartender will also receive formal training regarding liquor liability.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with guests and associates
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Able to work in high pressure and fast paced situations
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Responsibilities

• Efficiently maintain bar supplies, including preparation of daily requisition, as necessary.
• Must be completely familiar with all the different kinds of liquor, recipes and prices of drinks, proper glassware used for each recipe, as well as garnishes needed.
• Know drink recipes, prices and type of beverages available.
• Be familiar with accurate cash handling procedures to include proper discounting, MICROS system (or registers), bank procedures and tip policies.
• Responsible for accurately charging the guests for drinks.
• Responsible for accurate intake of all the monies.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintaining positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction.
• Be formally trained regarding liquor liability within 30 days of employment and every 2 years thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed