Beverage Bartender (56763)

Providence Hospitality Group • San Antonio, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence Hospitality Partners is hiring a Beverage Bartender for the Aloft San Antonio UTSA Area in San Antonio, Texas. The bartender provides food and beverage service to patrons in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner, helping ensure a positive experience for every patron. The role includes taking orders, preparing and serving beverages, processing payments, maintaining bar supplies and cleanliness, and supporting other staff members as needed. Previous experience in a bar setting is required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bar setting is required.
• Thorough knowledge of wines and beers served in the bar and of mixed-drink preparation and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of state liquor regulations and ability to recognize when a patron has reached their alcohol limit.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work enthusiastically amid changing priorities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and reach continually.
• Ability to continually lift, push, or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team-player qualities.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons upon arrival and assist with seating as needed.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and courteously, and respond to patrons’ questions about menu items.
• Write food tickets as needed or receive orders from wait staff.
• Follow state liquor regulations and verify patrons’ legal drinking age when needed.
• Prepare drinks using proper recipes, glassware, and garnishes; serve drinks or prepare them for wait staff.
• Operate the cash register, account for daily sales, receive payments, make change, and issue receipts.
• Clear and reset tables and the bar area as needed.
• Prepare bar mixes and garnishes before opening.
• Stock the bar with glassware, beer, liquor, mixes, non-alcoholic beverages, and other supplies.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of beverage selections, wines and champagnes, drink glassware and garnishes, and menu items, including preparation, ingredients, portions, presentation, and prices.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation, and perform closing cleanup duties.
• Resolve patron problems and complaints using sound judgment or refer issues to management.
• Answer the phone courteously and promptly.
• Assist other staff members to provide optimum service to patrons.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain files and records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and state-required sick pay.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Hotel discounts by brand.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed