Bartender

Le Méridien Houston Downtown•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

Serve beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner while achieving a high level of guest satisfaction. Maintain bar areas, prepare and serve orders, process payments, follow responsible alcohol service standards, and support inventory and beverage requisitions. Work schedules vary and may include holidays, weekends, and different shifts. The role includes extended periods of standing and walking, as well as pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, and reaching.

Requirements

Previous bartending or mixologist experience, or equivalent training, is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
TIPS certification is a plus.
Food Sanitation certificate is a plus; certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean and organized bar areas.
Slice and pit fruit for drink garnishes.
Check customer identification to verify age requirements for purchasing alcohol.
Prepare and serve drink and/or food orders.
When applicable, take orders and serve and clear food and beverages for guests seated at tables in bar and lounge areas.
Issue guest checks and complete payment processing.
Follow standards for identifying and managing intoxicated guests.
Complete beverage requisitions as needed to maintain par levels.
Complete required side work before the end of the shift.
Monitor guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
Assist with taking beverage inventory.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Perform other duties as requested by management.