Lounge Bartender

Crestline Hotels and Resorts•Peachtree Corners, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lounge Bartender takes orders, prepares, and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light meals to hotel guests courteously and efficiently according to hotel specifications. The role also maintains outlet and equipment cleanliness and keeps stock and supplies in order. The position is in the restaurant of the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, a leisure-driven hotel, and requires availability any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. The employer seeks an outgoing person with positive energy, knowledge of the surrounding area, and the ability to engage guests in conversation. The role may offer career progression to F&B Supervisor, F&B Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Operations, General Manager, or VP of Food & Beverage.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience.
At least 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
Good understanding of the English language.
Knowledge of drink recipes and beverage service standards.
Ability to input and access information in property management, computer, and point-of-sale systems.
Availability any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a server or barback; preferred but not required.
Certification of previous training in liquor, wine, and food service.
Certification in an alcohol awareness program.
Certification in CPR.
Previous guest/customer relations training.
Knowledge of the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas, tables, service areas, the outlet, and equipment.
Maintain knowledge of menu items, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections available in the outlet.
Follow state liquor regulations, especially those prohibiting service to minors and intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
Obtain the assigned bank, verify the monies, and keep the bank secure.
Maintain knowledge of point-of-sale and manual systems.
Greet guests and take food and beverage orders, using suggestive and upselling techniques.
Enter orders into the system and verify their transmission to the bartender or kitchen.
Present guest checks and process payments through the bartender/cashier system, following cash-handling and credit policies.
Clean and reset tables promptly after guests depart.
Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.
Use chemicals according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
Complete closing reports in the point-of-sale system.
Document maintenance needs legibly on work orders and submit them to the manager.