Bartender - Part Time

Aparium Hotel Group•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

BARTENDER - PART TIME Reports to Food & Beverage Manager : position is non-exempt WHO WE ARE Surety Hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group which was founded in 2011. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets. WHO YOU ARE Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to creating the perfect concoction. You spend your days or nights working behind the bar tirelessly crafting perfectly balanced drinks, making wine recommendations, and naturally building relationships with guests. In your off time you read up on spirits, the history of cocktails, new drink recipes as well as cruising Instagram accounts of the best bars in the world. You pride yourself in cultivating your regular guest base. You are a name that everyone knows in your community. You are welcoming and embody gracious hospitality at all times.

Requirements

Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of Restaurants and Guest Service also required
Minimum of two (2) years ‘experience as a bartender in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant or bar.
TiPS Alcohol service certification and SafeStaff Certificate of Completion, or ability to obtain such within 30 days of hire
Must meet local age requirements to serve alcohol
Available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally.
Continuous standing and walking and negotiating wet tile floor and steps
Fine motor coordination is needed to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and folding napkins
Standing and walking is continuous for 4-5 hours at a time
Lifting and carrying 30 lb. tray, crate or box is occasional
Negotiating varied floor surfaces is continuous
Carrying over shoulder is occasional
Hand and elbow movements for polishing glassware, silver, setting up tables, shacking, pouring, and mixing drinks
Excellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfaces
Handling lighted candles and handling hot fluids (coffee and tea)
Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs.to transport beverage goods inventory, equipment, etc.
Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100lbs. to transport beverage inventory, equipment, etc.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F)

Responsibilities

Uphold and model the company's principles of People, Place and Character by being proud of who you are, where you come from and who we serve
Be collaborative with your co-workers and leaders and use your intuition to fix things when you know they are not right or could be better
Be a storyteller of the history of Hewing Hotel and share our translocal hospitality efforts about our local collaborators and partners
Participate in daily line ups and staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the team while simultaneously providing constructive feedback and strategizing to overcome and correct any previously missed opportunities
Assist in all aspects of the F+B guest experience from beginning to end by extending a friendly greeting in an inviting environment, ensuring bar products and supplies are well stocked and executing requests in a friendly and timely manner, ascertaining satisfaction throughout and adjusting as necessary
Share your extensive knowledge of the beverage world with your guests, using your product knowledge to enhance their experience with add-ons, always striving to know more through constant study of your craft
Work in an organized and clean fashion, with the utmost respect for your guests, peers, equipment and workspace to create lasting impressions and strong relationships
Use steps of service to provide professional service and exceed guest expectations, ensuring alcohol is served safely, responsibly and legally, utilizing recipes and jiggers to assist in creating consistent cocktails, juices, syrups, and bases
Be accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and what is unavailable for the day as well as accurately accounting for all monetary transactions during your shift
Observe conditions of all physical facilities and relay any challenges to the Food + Beverage leadership team to make corrections and improvements as needed
Assist in other areas of the F+B Department as needed, including but not limited to: Rooftop, Lounge, Banquets, Bar and In-Room Dining