F&B Bartender Lounge

Sand & Sea • Santa Monica, CA

6h

About The Position

A Food & Beverage Bartender will set an example of top quality service and customer service by providing timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as a bartender in Food & Beverage for a boutique hotel
• Prior hospitality experience preferred in a bar area
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Must be flexible schedule and able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Associate’s degree in business, management, or hospitality or related field or equivalent of 2 years relevant work experience required.
• TIPS certification is a must
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance is critical.
• Hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week.
• Ability to stand during shifts
• Honesty; has honest, direct, and factual communication and actions with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration; proactive in building supporting, nurturing, and service-oriented relationships with employees; works collaboratively to resolve problems and enhance productivity; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Integrity & Loyalty; conducts self with high level of ethics and makes decisions with honest intentions that are in the best interest of the company and employees. Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with a high level of integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Humble; conducts self and treats all employees with respect; without arrogance, degradation, or coercion; treats all employees with equal regardless of position/status.
• Innovation; constantly searches for best practices in technology, services, and procedures. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Analytical: Highly detail-oriented, proficient with managing, editing, analyzing large volumes of complex numerical data. 
• Flexible; considers others point of view to find the best solution for customer and company; proven ability to be flexible and adapt to change; adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays.
• Problem Solving: Uses a professional, neutral/unbiased, and highly diplomatic inter-personal approach.
• Interpersonal: Customer focused and effective relationship-building skills; ability to effectively interact with all employee levels; frontline, Managers, Directors, Executives; 
• Diversity: Strong commitment to diversity and equality in a company culture.
• Communication: Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Multi-Tasking: Ability to operate under pressure in a fast paced environment; able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Assure that opening checklist is completed and that bar area is prepared for opening
• Assure guests is aware of beverage specials and proper protocol when serving in house guests
• Replenish beverage amenities according to the operational standards for the Shore Hotel and the department 
• Clean and maintain the Grab & Go when directed
• Accepts inventory when directed by Manager from vendors
• As directed from management will creatively determine drink menus that align to the Shore Hotel
• Must assist in the clean-up of events in a detailed matter to ensure property and materials are kept to the standards of the Shore Hotel and the department
• Knowledge of operating hours of hotel and amenities 
• Greet guests with a friendly matter and offer suggestions on beverages they deem fitting
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Complete closing checklist
• Assist in inventory procedures
• Present drink menus, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages
• Wash and sterilize containers
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bare including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance to all eligible employees
• Company-paid life insurance of $25,000 to all eligible employees
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan (up to 5% of the employee's contribution)
• Seven paid holidays
• Sick pay when eligible
• Company-paid parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Incentive Program
• Transportation allowance
• Dry cleaning services (up to 10 pieces of work clothes per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree