Hotel Bartender

McKibbon Hospitality • Orlando, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The bartender not only mixes and mingles with customers but is savvy about drink preparation. The bartender provides customized beverage service to each of the hotel’s restaurant/bar customer in a friendly, energetic and timely manner. Responsible for assuring the guest is having a great time and/or relaxing while at the bar. Associates are passionate about guest service and have the ability to communicate effectively and multitask.

Requirements

• One to two years’ experience as a bartender
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including shift work, weekends, and holidays
• The legal ability to serve alcohol in the State/Province
• Knowledge of state and local guidelines regarding service of alcohol
• Knowledge of drink preparation
• Computational skills to process guest payments
• The ability to lift trays of beverages or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis
• Being a motivated self-starter
• Being conscientious and driven to consistently serve the guests with the utmost professionalism and courtesy

Nice To Haves

• Food safety certification and/or alcohol service training recommended

Responsibilities

• Approach each guest interaction with the mindset of exceeding guest expectations
• Embrace the culture personifying it in daily interactions with guests and associates alike
• Mix all drinks based on the serving sizes as outlined in the company manual to keep drink costs at a minimum
• Help create an energized bar experience through friendly and personalized service
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all discrepancies in the final drawer tally
• Take pride in the overall look and feel of the hotel assuring cleanliness and conditions of the bar and surroundings are at their peak at all times
• Drive product quality and guest satisfaction consistently operating as if they 'own it'
• Anticipate customer needs with the ability to change goals and direction quickly
• Have knowledge of drink preparation and presentation
• Lift trays of beverages or food items weighing up to 30-lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Embrace the McKibbon Guiding Principles: Think Bigger, Love Your Community, Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, Make a Lasting Impression.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive Compensation with incentives
• 401K Savings Plan, 50% matching up to 10% of compensation
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development
• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts

What This Job Offers

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