Bartender - Part Time

Arbor Lodging • West Des Moines, IA

3d • $16

About The Position

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused, data-driven, and accountable—to our guests and our clients. Summary: The Bartender greets guests, learns their preferences, answers questions, recommends menu items, and prepares and serves beverages and food. Additionally, the bartender upsells items, creates recipes, utilizes proper equipment, and handles basic cleaning duties.

Requirements

• Complies with all state food and beverage regulations (alcohol training and current certificate)
• Proven work experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in a second language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serves tables as needed
• Interacts with customers, takes orders, and serves snacks and drinks
• Assesses customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations
• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plans and presents bar menu
• Checks customers' identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies
• Stays guest focused and nurtures an excellent guest experience
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees