Bartender ("Cantinero/a ")

Azul Hospitality•Seattle, WA

12d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provide friendly, courteous, and efficient food and beverage service to guests. Prepare beverages, take orders, describe menu items, maintain bar inventory and equipment, process payments, and keep the bar and outlet clean. The role also supports servers and other bar staff, responds to guest inquiries, and follows company, safety, security, and cash-handling procedures. Duties may vary according to hotel business needs and may include other reasonable tasks assigned by supervisors. The position is seasonal at the Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Staff are expected to maintain Azul Hospitality grooming standards, attend scheduled training sessions and meetings, and comply with hotel rules and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
One to three years of high-volume bar experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol.
Safe Server Alcohol and Food Handlers certifications are required.
California RBS Certification is required.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary workplace language.
Good verbal and written communication skills; strong customer-relations and leadership capability.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively.
Basic computer and computational skills.
Knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, and POS.
Ability to handle customer interactions with patience, tact, and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Self-driven and able to work independently.
Knowledge of table and bar service and of spirits, beer, wine, and flavor profiles.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regular attendance and ability to work varying schedules according to hotel business needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and servers.
Take beverage and food orders at the bar and describe menu items and recommend products.
Restock bar inventory and supplies and conduct opening and closing inventories of spirits.
Secure and safely store liquor, beer, and wine products.
Assist with recipe batching, ice molding, liquor infusions, and preparing garnishes.
Keep taps, coolers, blenders, coffee makers, and other appliances clean and in working order.
Verify customers’ identification and ensure alcoholic beverages are not served to minors or intoxicated persons.
Act as a cashier for servers when needed; operate the cash register, accept cash and credit-card payments, count accurately, and provide change as required.
Maintain the cleanliness of the bar and preparation areas, including disposing of waste and cleaning glassware and surfaces.
Assist servers, bartenders, and barbacks as needed and participate in deep cleaning the outlet.
Provide professional and courteous guest service and assist with guest inquiries.
Follow company customer-service, cash-handling, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by managers or supervisors and attend scheduled training sessions and meetings.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance according to property standards.