Bartender

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES - HOUSTON LEAGUE • League City, TX

108d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides prompt and courteous service to guests, serves high-quality beverages, and maintains a clean, guest-ready outlet. The role includes preparing and serving drinks, handling guest charges and gratuities, maintaining liquor inventory, and supporting safe and hospitable hotel operations. This position requires an on-site physical presence and is not suitable for remote work. The associate may be scheduled any day or shift, including weekends.

Requirements

• One year of experience in a food and beverage position.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Honesty and trustworthiness; must pass appropriate security clearances.
• Knowledge of age requirements and how to verify guests ordering alcoholic beverages.
• Knowledge of menu items, preparation methods, beverage choices, alcoholic beverages, cocktail trends, and cocktail preparation.
• Knowledge of brand operating standards and hotel operations, including daily events, procedures, and changes.
• Knowledge of local shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions, and of the property's staff, services, operating hours, room types, locations, rates, and discounts.
• Friendly, professional attitude.
• Computer literacy sufficient to operate the property management system, post charges, compute bills, collect payments, and make change.
• Ability to sell, suggest, and serve food and beverage items according to standards.
• Ability to multitask while remaining focused on associate and guest service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and associates and resolve guest issues professionally and hospitably.
• Ability to market and promote offerings to increase exposure and sales.
• Ability to stand for eight hours and to bend, stretch, reach, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to push or pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift and/or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and guests.
• Ability to perform major life activities including standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a chain food and retail outlet.
• Associate's degree.
• Food Handling certification.
• Alcohol Safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the work area and supplies in a clean, guest-ready condition.
• Prepare and serve drinks as requested by guests.
• Process guest charges and gratuities according to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Follow safety and security practices and maintain thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Ensure guests receive high-quality products and service.
• Maintain certification from a brand-approved responsible vendor training program.
• Regularly maintain liquor inventory.
• Support cleaning, side work, food preparation, and storage as a team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned that the associate is capable of performing.

What This Job Offers

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