Bartender

Lexima•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for the sanitation of the bar, kitchen, and food preparation areas. They will follow TIPs training in checking IDs and preparing and serving alcoholic beverages to customers. They will follow safe food handling and service practices and work closely with the food and beverage supervisor and sales staff to service meeting rooms and catering needs. They will comply with any licensing or regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Food handling certificate in states or counties where required.
Hands-on experience in cashier duties.
Attention to cleanliness and safety.
Patience and customer-oriented approach.
Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
Must be fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

TIPs training preferred (Training will be provided).
Previous bartending experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the sanitation of the bar, kitchen, and food preparation areas.
Follow safe food handling and service practices at all times.
Be certified by a Program approved by NC
Work closely with the food and beverage supervisor and sales staff to service the meeting rooms, events with catering and any other needs.
Practice safety throughout the work shift by removing/correcting any hazards identified.
Collecting and cleaning dirty dishes and/or glasses during the shift.
Follow all Lexima/Brand safety practices such as: wearing personal protective equipment, reading chemical warning labels, and all other safe work practices.
Responsible for both bar and food service set up and break down.
Food presentation meets Lexima/Brand standards.
Be attentive at the bar and check with guests frequently.
Handle meeting room catering needs.
Frequently check with contact person of meeting to see if anything else is needed.
Must be able to operate juice and milk machines, commercial refrigerators and freezers, commercial dishwasher, and vacuum cleaner.
Maintain the kitchen in an orderly and clean fashion.
Wash dirty dishes as soon as possible.
Restock any necessary items during service hours.
Monitor both food and bar inventories and maintain appropriate levels; do grocery shopping activities.
Comply at all times with Lexima/Brand compliance standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Participate in all-employee meetings, events and other functions required by management.
Charging guests for purchases and following cash handling procedures
Be familiar with all policies, hotel rules and hotel terminology.
Attend meetings as required by management.
Perform any other duties as requested by management.