Hotel Bartender - FULL TIME

The Guest House at Graceland•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time position located in the Food & Beverage Department at The Guest House at Graceland Hotel with variable/flexible working hours to include weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. This is a promotional opportunity and is an internal/external recruitment.

Requirements

Knowledge of Memphis and Shelby county health codes
Must have a current valid ABC license from the State of TN
Proven experience as a bartender is preferred
Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Basic math and computer skills
Ability to work quickly and accurately under constant pressure of often conflicting deadlines and numerous interruptions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Reading skills to understand and interpret regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to put out stock as directed by manager and or supervisor
Knowledge of restaurants stock and equipment
Skill to operate and maintain restaurant equipment located in assigned bar or restaurant
Ability to work and maintain a safe work area
Ability to follow operating procedures on equipment in a safe manner
Ability to stoop, reach, walk and stand for long periods
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 25lbs
Speak clearly and distinctly
Uniform is required
Must follow and have knowledge of health codes and requirements
Work flexible hours, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required
Ability to maintain confidentiality
No smoking or eating in the work area
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a bartender is preferred

Responsibilities

Operate POS in restaurants
Assist guests with purchases and questions
Assist guests by taking and processing orders
Prepare and serve alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons
Assist guests by serving food and drinks
Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
Develop new cocktail recipes
Check guest identification to confirm legal drinking age of 21 years old
Handle cash, credit and debit card transactions accurately providing correct change to guests
Balance the cash register and follow all cash handling policies and procedures
Meet and greet guests from around the world
Assist with questions or concerns
Direct any problems to management as required
Maintain cleanliness of assigned work area throughout the day
Report any problems to supervisor
Assist with putting away stock upon arrival
Report any problems noticed with food quality or quantity to Food and Beverage Manager and or/ supervisor
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
Maintain front and back areas of restaurant to Shelby County and Memphis health standards/codes and free of debris
Operate and clean all restaurant equipment
Bus tables
Clean tables by removing dishes and wiping down table and chairs replace any used condiments
Refill napkin holders
Empty trash cans
Remove trash from restaurants’ back areas and place in large dumpsters for trash removal
Clean restrooms in assigned restaurant area
Sweep and mop floors
Other duties as assigned