Bartender - Limelight Aspen - Winter

Limelight Hotels•Aspen, CO

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a timely, friendly manner and provides exceptional guest service. The role includes recommending drinks to complement food items, knowing menu origins, preparations, and ingredients, and maintaining knowledge of wines by the glass and state liquor laws. The Bartender is responsible for the security of liquor, checks, and cash, and participates in setting up, maintaining, and breaking down the bar. The position reports to the Restaurant Manager and is classified as seasonal part-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be over 18 years of age.
TIPS trained.
Proficient knowledge of wines by the glass.
Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws.
Knowledge of cash and credit card payment processing.
Knowledge of local attractions, restaurants, and activities.
Mixology skills.
Ability to work outdoors, including at high elevation for an entire shift.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude.
Ability to serve guests in a timely and friendly manner.
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or be on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktail creation methods preferred.

Responsibilities

Recommend drinks that complement food items and explain menu origins, preparations, and ingredients.
Mix drinks and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Complete beverage and general supply requisitions.
Ensure guest satisfaction and inform management of guest comments and complaints.
Monitor guests who may be over-intoxicated and communicate observations to management for evaluation.
Assist with emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan.
Reset the area, clean indoor and outdoor areas, and perform side duties assigned by the Manager.
Help organize kitchen items, including dry goods, equipment, storage containers, and cleaning supplies, and properly rotate and organize Food & Beverage deliveries.
Complete tasks and projects delegated by the manager and assist other departments as business volume and staffing require.
Follow and enforce Food and Beverage department policies and procedures.
Maintain the care and cleanliness of serving equipment and glassware.
Set up, maintain, and break down the bar area.
Perform other duties as assigned.