Bartender - Suites

Oxford Suites & Hotels•Redding, CA

12d

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service and light hors d’oeuvres to guests at the Oxford Collection of Hotels’ evening reception or restaurant. This role ensures a welcoming and engaging atmosphere, offering personalized drink recommendations, crafting high-quality beverages, and delivering prompt, attentive service. The Bartender also maintains bar cleanliness, ensures proper stock levels, and upholds all sanitation and alcohol service regulations. They always provide a high level of customer service, taking time with guests to ensure every aspect of their stay exceeds expectations.

Requirements

Food handler’s license and liquor server permits as required by state law (or ability to obtain)
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends and holidays
Reliable and consistent attendance
Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently
Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and often exert up to 20 pounds of force to push, pull, carry, lift or otherwise move objects
Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat)
Must be able to climb stairs both inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Hospitality / hotel work experience preferred
Previous bartending experience preferred

Responsibilities

Check the identification of all guests who appear to be under 26 years of age
Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality
Input orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served
Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and insure vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys
Lock up and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposit cash drops and secures bank
Display knowledge of liquor laws, maintain the attractive presentation and sanitize all areas at least once daily, make suggestions for the reception and drink menus
Bus and clean tables after guest use
Perform all tasks in compliance with federal, state, local, food safety and sanitation requirements and Oxford Collection of hotels safety standards and security procedures. Be knowledgeable about and able to respond to emergency situations.
Report any maintenance repairs needed immediately to their supervisor or General Manager.
Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner as they enter the lounge, exchanging their beverage voucher for a beverage as needed
Identify issues and resolve guest issues
Detect and act on customer inebriation, as trained
Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity when working with both internal and external guests
Communicate effectively with all hotel staff to ensure smooth delivery of services
Complete a daily activity log with pertinent shift information for co-workers and leadership team
Obtain sales leads for the sales department
Coordinate with front desk, maintenance staff, Food and Beverage Manager and General Manager on things requiring attention
Adhere to attendance policies and maintain regular availability for scheduled shifts
Other Hotel related duties as assigned