Bartender

Aloft Philadelphia Downtown•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Bartender serves beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner to achieve a high level of guest satisfaction. The role maintains and organizes bar areas, prepares and serves orders, processes payments, and supports beverage inventory and requisition activities. The work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, and different shifts. The position also involves 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; it 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 to increase departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
Assist with 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.