Bartender Short North Soul Bar PT

Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph•Columbus, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender works at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph, setting up and maintaining the bar, preparing and serving beverages and cocktails to hotel standards, and ensuring a friendly, prompt, professional guest experience. The role includes following liquor laws and safety procedures, responding to guest concerns and incidents, and maintaining clean service areas. The position requires standing throughout the shift and occasionally handling items weighing up to 50 pounds. Flexible and long hours may sometimes be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours.
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.
Ability to stand during the entire shift.
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 maintain confidentiality of information.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain a warm, attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous demeanor with 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 hotel 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 state liquor laws and prescribed procedures for serving liquor responsibly, including preventing problems with intoxicated guests.
Know hotel services and facilities.
Abide by hotel policies and safety rules.
Respond to guest problems, complaints, and accidents.
Know the locations of fire exits and fire extinguishers and how to operate fire extinguishers.
Keep the bar and service areas clean and tidy during service.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance according to hotel standards and scheduling needs.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient 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)
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law