Amaya Bartender

AccorHotel • San Diego, CA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing a five-star dining experience to guests, encompassing comprehensive knowledge and service of food, wine, and spirits. The bartender will ensure all service areas are meticulously prepared, assist guests in finding comfortable seating, offer specialty cocktails and champagne, describe and serve the menu, and escort guests to their tables. Additionally, the bartender is responsible for preparing cocktails for diners in the main dining room and for private functions, expediting cocktail and spirit selections, and ensuring all service areas are cleaned and restocked according to standard operating procedures. The role also includes checking customer identifications for legal drinking age and complying with all food and beverage regulations.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in bar or high volume bar in a similar restaurant/bar environment.
• Exemplary knowledge of spirits and wine as well as food and wine pairing.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• RBS Certification required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
• Knowledge of Restaurant operations, its services, and facilities.
• High school or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Display a congenial appearance and is well groomed at all times.
• Ensure all mise in place are setup and ready for service according to the Amaya SOP.
• Assist service colleagues in completing pre-shift mise in place including complete bar setup, juices and garnishes prepped, wines by the glass fully stocked, ice stocked for night's service and additional side duties as outlined in the pre-shift duties list.
• Assist guests in receiving a flawless dining experience, consistently providing exceptional food, superlative service, elegant decor and exquisite presentations.
• Assist the guest’s in finding a comfortable seating area prior to sitting at their table, offer specialty cocktail and champagne service, describe and serve the menu available and escort guests and their beverages to assigned tables.
• Prepare cocktails for diners in the main dining room as well as any private functions.
• Prepare and expedite cocktails and spirits selections to the guests and front of house colleagues.
• Assist service colleagues in breakdown and cleanup of service areas; i.e. all ice burned and all glasses polished, by the glass selections replaced and stored, liquor locked and stored, all bar items placed in storage areas, service trays cleaned and stored, bar area neat and tidy for next day's service.
• Check customer identifications to confirm legal drinking age.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
• Complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED