Bartender (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare beverages and/or serve food for the customer in a prompt and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know. This involves being charming, staying in the moment, and making guest experiences memorable.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
Must meet state legal age requirements.
Must speak fluent English.
Handling, carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds (barware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.)
Standing and moving about the bar, lounge and kitchen
Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, describing cocktail items, completing paperwork, etc.
Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Formal bartending training preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills to maximize revenues.
Obtain, count and secure bartender’s bank; receive cash and credit payments from customers; give accurate change and balance cash drawer at the end of shift.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Prepare beverages requested by customers. Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs. Coordinate food service with restaurant(s) for bar/lounge guests if applicable.
Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Set up bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies. Perform pre- and post-shift side-work (empty/fill ice-bins, prepare garnishments, replenish/store snacks, etc.). Requisition all necessary supplies.
Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
Inspect bar daily for cleanliness and attractiveness and inspect all equipment and machinery for proper operation. Sweep and mop bar floor after shift. Wipe down counters, equipment, stools, chairs, tables, and other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.