Part Time Lobby Bartender

Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels boasts unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina or South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are deliberately approachable. Designed to inspire and to encourage unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in redefined Bohemian luxury, from a cutting-edge downtown icon to a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, and an elite ski lodge. Kessler Hospitality was the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, introduced with seven Autograph Collection branded hotels. Each property is a bold, original hotel carefully created with style and the individualist traveler in mind. The specific location for this role is perched on the falls of the iconic Reedy River in the heart of Downtown Greenville, a AAA Four Diamond boutique lodge offering guests an intimate way to experience the area's natural wonders, luxurious spa, curated art collection, and earth-inspired details. The lodge features floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful balconies, majestic accents, an outdoor bar and restaurant (Between the Trees) overlooking the Reedy River, an event lawn, an onsite spa, art gallery, fitness center, and hiking trails. The Bartender is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. This role also involves maintaining the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction, and control over liquor inventory.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to work flexible and long hours sometimes
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Ability to stand during entire shift
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Ability to effectively listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Ability to approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Ability to attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Ability to maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Ability to maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag
Ability to comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Ability to maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Ability to effectively handle problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Ability to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Ability to cross-train in other hotel related areas
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs

Nice To Haves

Experience in hotel or a related field

Responsibilities

Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Set up the bar according to hotel standards and ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the hotel’s mixing and presentation standards.
Serve guests with all beverage requirements in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Break down bar after the completion of functions, storing liquor, supplies and equipment according to the hotel’s standards.
Follow all state liquor laws.
Know hotel services and facilities.
Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.
Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests.
Respond to guests’ problems, complaints, and accidents.
Be familiar with all fire exit locations and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate.
Ensure that the bar and service areas are kept clean and tidy during service.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.