Bartender - Marriott

DeFoor Hospitality Group•Chattanooga, TN

18d

About The Position

Bartenders are responsible for setting up the bar area, fulfilling all bartender duties for hotel guests, and tearing down bar at the end of the shift.

Requirements

Courteous and attentive to guests.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, staying on your feet, climbing stairs, carrying heavyweights.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Flexibility to work shifts, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Alcohol Server Permit is required to serve alcohol.
Must be able to stand/walk on feet for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to handle heat and stress.
Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, push and stretch.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be comfortable using a step stool or ladder.
Must have clear vision for close cleaning and writing tasks.
Must have clear vision for distances up to 25 feet.
Must have good finger dexterity for prep work and writing.
Must be able to use/lift arms for up to 8 hours.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience as a server and/or bartender is preferred.

Responsibilities

Certified in Serving Alcohol with Care or other like ABC training certification and has a valid ABC card (and maintains same during employment).
Complies with all ABC rules, laws and regulations as well as Server Responsibilities as defined in certified training materials.
Setting up the bar area, which may include stocking the bar with beer/wine/liquor and any essential non-alcoholic items to serve appropriate beverages to the bar guests.
Make sure the bar is stocked with appropriate glassware, cocktail stirring rods, napkins and drink garnishes such as cherries, olives, cocktail onions and lemon and lime wedges.
Verifying customer identification to ensure they meet age requirements for alcohol consumption.
Responsible for filling drink orders for guests, answering questions about drink ingredients and making suggestions for different types of beverages and cocktails.
Responsible for taking cash, and credit card payments for drinks.
The bartender is also responsible for balancing cash and credit card receipts.
Remove dirty dishes and linen as needed.
Reset tables with clean china, linen, silver, glassware, utensils, condiments, and paper.
Basic knowledge of menu prices and composition.
Requires familiarity of daily specials.
Monitor snacks at bar and tables.
After bar closes, the bartender is responsible for cleaning the bar, disposing of trash and recyclables, including plastic cups, bottles, and cans.
Empty, clean and refill items as your side work duties describe.
Maintain a clean uniform and person.
Knowledge of fire alarm system and evacuation procedures.
Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employees issues, etc.
Use pour measuring shot cup to ensure all drinks contain the proper amount of alcohol.
Immediately inform the Manager on Duty of any guest issues.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and Holidays.
Quickly respond to all guest requests.