Bartender - Marriott Fort Collins, Colorado

Hotel Equities•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$12 - $14

About The Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Marriott in Fort Collins, Colorado. Come be a part of Fort Collins, Colorado's PREMIER Full-Service hotel! At Marriott, we never stop searching for inventive ways to serve our customers, provide opportunities for our associates, and grow our business. The company that began as a nine-seat A&W root beer stand in 1927 is recognized today as a top employer and for its superior business operations. Be Inspired! Be Empowered! Be You! “With Marriott’s TakeCare culture, associates are always the heart of our business.” – Bill Marriott Job Purpose: The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers Be self-motivated and use time wisely Maintain open line of communications with each department Communicate pertinent information Openly accept critical/developmental feedback Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Requirements

6 months bartending experience in high volume atmosphere.
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards, preferred
Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.
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 computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.
Familiarity with all menu items
Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal
Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs
Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs
Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit.
Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification
Being passionate about people and service.
Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays