Holiday Bartender - Outdoor Pavilions - Seasonal Nov to Jan

JW Marriott Savannah•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for setting up the bar and mixing drinks for guests and servers. The role maintains the service and cleanliness of the bar, provides quality guest service, supports guest satisfaction, and controls liquor inventory. This is a seasonal position serving the Outdoor Pavilions from November to January at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
Ability to handle problems effectively, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hotel or related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain a warm, attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous demeanor with guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Set up the bar according to hotel standards and serve guests promptly and efficiently.
Prepare beverages and cocktails according to hotel mixing and presentation standards.
Serve guests’ beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Break down the bar after functions and store liquor, supplies, and equipment according to hotel standards.
Follow state liquor laws and prescribed procedures for serving alcohol responsibly.
Know hotel services and facilities.
Follow hotel policies and safety rules.
Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents.
Know the locations of fire exits and fire extinguishers and how to operate extinguishers.
Keep the bar and service areas clean and tidy during service.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Attend required hotel meetings and training.
Maintain regular attendance and high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
Support productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
Anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve problems as necessary.
Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain confidentiality of information.
Show initiative by anticipating guest and operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law