Bartender

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner to support guest satisfaction. Prepare beverages for other servers and act as cashier for the lounge. The role includes greeting guests, promoting and recording drink orders, preparing drinks according to standard recipes, maintaining the bar and its supplies, handling payments and cash, taking room-service orders, and maintaining cleanliness and safety. The position is part-time and located at Houston Tribute Vespr in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Knowledge of state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations concerning service to minors and intoxicated guests.
Current Food Handler Card.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
Basic mathematical skills to operate a cash register, make change, total checks and the bank, prepare cash drops, total other charges, and understand portion sizes.
Basic English writing skills for completing requisitions and vouchers.
Manual dexterity to use a knife for garnishes, handle glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead for stock.
Basic English comprehension and communication skills sufficient to understand customer inquiries and communicate simple instructions.
Ability to understand and apply written product-labeling instructions for safe use of products and processes.
Ability to remember, recite, and promote menu items.
Ability to operate beverage equipment such as a coffee maker.
Ability to transport up to 30 pounds through a crowded room continuously during a shift.
Ability to lift a stated maximum of 30 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk constantly, and to twist, bend, stoop, reach, talk, hear, see, and smile frequently.

Responsibilities

Greet guests courteously, promote and record drink orders, and prepare, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and prudent portion control.
Maintain the daily bar setup, including requisitioning and stocking beverages, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, and produce based on projected needs.
Maintain, cut, and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to preserve product quality.
Receive guest cash, make change, verify charges, record transactions, execute vouchers properly, and balance money.
Secure and store beverages, food, and equipment; deposit cash drops and secure the bank.
Answer the bar phone within three rings and take room-service orders courteously and accurately.
Enter orders into the point-of-sale register and create checks for guests and personnel guests, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability for beverages served.
Perform assigned general cleaning using standard hotel cleaning products and comply with health standards.
Follow company policies, safety and security procedures, and fire-prevention and emergency procedures; use protective equipment and report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage or loss to a supervisor.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with team-member handbook standards.
Perform related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager and assist other beverage personnel when needed.