Mixologist - The Circular

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Careers•Hershey, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and has 326 guest rooms, including 19 Villas with 98 luxury sleeping rooms, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930's hotel is a Historic Hotel of America and a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner. As a Part-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

Requirements

Minimum of 1 years of related experience.
Bartending and/or Mixology experience
18 years of age or older.
Post-Employment – RAMP certification preferred or ability to obtain upon employment.
Certification of mixology/wine programs and/or seminars
Detailed knowledge of spirits knowledge and food.
Experience with custom cocktail development and ability to pair custom drink requests with menu items.
Follow responsible alcohol service standards.
Knowledge of Forbes and AAA Service standards.
Full knowledge of all beverage and menu items and preparation methods.
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Must be able to speak and read the English language.

Responsibilities

Create innovative beverages using fresh seasonal ingredients, tinctures, and customize according to guests' requests, as well as pairing with menu items.
Describe the selection of food and beverage menu items to guests by offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item's origin, taste, and preparation methods.
Communicate guests' orders including any special needs or requests to the kitchen using the point-of-sales system; coordinate food timings; check completed kitchen orders with the guests' original order; serve items to the guest in a timely manner to ensure proper food and beverage quality.
Plate and prepare food items and maintain quick and accurate execution of guests' beverage orders.
Develop and make recommendations for all drink lists, specialties/featured drinks, and customized drink orders.
Ensure consistent bar presentation, utilize appropriate stemware and glassware as required by restaurant standards, polish glassware, stock bar supplies to par levels, etc.
Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
Maintain bank, process all payment methods, complete necessary cashier reports, resolve discrepancies and complete all opening/closing paperwork.
Ensure that all the side work assigned is accomplished in a clean and orderly manner.
Communicate effectively with internal and external guests.
Maintain the cleanliness of the immediate work area, as well as the general property.
Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
Anticipate guests' needs, ascertain satisfaction, offer suggestions, and respond quickly and appropriately to guests’ concerns and requests.
Complete any related duties and tasks assigned.