Brass Poppy Lead Bartender

Sage Hospitality•Austin, TX

6d•$12 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Hospitality Group is hiring a Lead Bartender for the newly built lobby bar, Brass Poppy, located within the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas. This role is responsible for the set-up, mixing of drinks, service, and clean-up of the bar area while ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction, and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

Requirements

Bartending training and certification
TIPS Certified
6 months bartending experience
Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs.
Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs.
Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc using both hands. 20 -40 lbs.
Bending/kneeling -ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
Mobility -maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests.
Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
Ability to read, speak and write English.
Ability to accurately count cash.
Ability to operate cash register.

Responsibilities

Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
Know and comply with state liquor laws.
Ensure established pars are maintained.
Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.
Collaborate with restaurant leadership on drink recipes and product specifications.
Assist in taking inventories.