Part-Time Bartender

Kimpton Miralina Resort•Paradise Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender is responsible for setting up the bar area and mixing drinks for guests and servers. The role includes maintaining service and cleanliness in the bar area, providing quality service and guest satisfaction, and controlling liquor inventory. Bartenders serve beverages according to hotel standards, follow applicable liquor laws and safety procedures, and respond to guest concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

Maintain a warm, attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous demeanor toward guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Set up the bar according to hotel standards and serve guests promptly and efficiently.
Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel’s mixing and presentation standards.
Serve guests’ beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Break down the bar after functions and store liquor, supplies, and equipment according to hotel standards.
Follow all state liquor laws and prescribed procedures for serving liquor responsibly.
Know the hotel’s services and facilities.
Abide by hotel policies and safety rules.
Respond to guests’ problems, complaints, and accidents.
Know the locations of fire exits and fire extinguishers and how to operate them.
Keep the bar and service areas clean and tidy during service.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance, proper personal appearance, and grooming, including the required uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
Anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve problems as necessary.
Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain confidentiality of information.
Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law