Bartender

Cape Resorts Group•Cape May, NJ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and service beverages for servers and guests in a speedy, efficient, friendly, and professional manner. These duties may be described as, but not limited to: Prepare drinks for the customers and servers, ensure that materials and supplies are on hand, and talk to guests. Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages. Act as the cashier for the servers when necessary. Refuse to prepare drinks for servers when a printed drink ticket is not received. Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware, and wiping down bar and preparation areas. Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar backs when necessary. Participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet.

Requirements

Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Must posses basic computational ability
Must possess basic computer skills
Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to coffee maker and cash terminal
Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and The Virginia policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons
Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10º F) and kitchens (+110º F), possibly for one hour or more
Must be able to stand and exert well paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing basis, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates
High school or equivalent education required
One-year high volume bar experience required
Must be minimum age to serve alcohol
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Virginia standards

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare drinks for the customers and servers
Ensure that materials and supplies are on hand
Talk to guests
Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages
Act as the cashier for the servers when necessary
Refuse to prepare drinks for servers when a printed drink ticket is not received
Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware, and wiping down bar and preparation areas
Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits
Work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
Attend all scheduled training sessions and meetings
Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar backs when necessary
Participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet