Bartender

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom•Kenosha, WI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Bartenders will be responsible to prepare and serve drinks to customers. Able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers’ needs and expectations. The purpose of this position is to interact with the hotel guests and ensure they have a great experience at the bar or lounge. Bartenders should maintain positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.

Requirements

One to two years of experience bartending.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English, and other languages are advantages.
Good personality and positive interpersonal skills required.
Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers; take orders for drinks and snacks.
Plan and present bar menu.
Serve snacks and drinks to the customer.
Check identification of the guest to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with hotel standard drink recipes.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
Serve Wine and Beer to guests.
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Ability to sell or influence others for up selling and suggestive selling.
Provide recommendations and suggestions to guest for choosing drinks and snacks.
Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
Keep the bar counter and work area neat and clean at all times.
Provide guidance to guests on hotel activities, dining options and general regional information.
Determine when a customer has had too much alcohol and if required refuse further service politely.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.
Handle and move objects, such as glasses and bottles, using hands and arms.
Clean up after customers and clean work area.
Wash glassware and utensils after each use.
Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc., if required.
Perform physical activities such as lifting and stooping.
Maintain liquor inventory.
Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures as per hotel standard.
Prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.
Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests.
Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
Comply with all food and beverage regulations.