Restaurant Bartender

The Lodge at Blue Sky•Wanship, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bartenders at The Lodge at Blue Sky handle beverage orders from the bar, Yuta Restaurant, patio, pool, spa, and room service. They serve guests, take drink orders, and prepare handcrafted and specialty cocktails in accordance with The Lodge at Blue Sky and Auberge Resorts Collection standards. Bartenders are expected to know the bar menu, have wine knowledge, understand cocktail preparation, and be able to create new cocktails and contribute to the menu. The role includes preparing bar areas and supplies for service, maintaining detailed knowledge of beverages, menus, resort services, and applicable Utah liquor regulations, and providing attentive, professional guest service. Bartenders maintain clean, organized, and sanitary service areas, coordinate with barbacks and cocktail servers, control supply use, complete inventories and service reports, and perform opening and closing duties. They also document maintenance needs and support hotel sustainability and environmental initiatives.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have two years of bartender experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate satisfactorily in English with guests, management, and coworkers.
Know and comply with Utah liquor laws.
Hold a current food-handling certificate and understand safe food and beverage handling practices.
Hold a current alcohol-serving certification.
Communicate legibly, including providing legible written communication.
Demonstrate professional, polished service, etiquette, and protocol skills.
Anticipate and understand guest service needs while remaining calm and courteous.
Stay organized, maintain concentration, think clearly, and make concise decisions under pressure.
Focus on details and maintain good coordination and timing while serving orders quickly.
Work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team.
Communicate in English orally and in writing using correct spelling and grammar.
Be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours.
Meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or carrying of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent and some college.
Certification of previous training in liquor, wine, and food service.
Previous serving and bartending training.
Certification in an alcohol-awareness program.
Prior training in guest relations.

Responsibilities

Handle beverage orders from the bar, Yuta Restaurant, patio, pool, spa, and room service; serve guests and prepare handcrafted and specialty cocktails.
Maintain knowledge of wines, liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic beverages, drink glassware and garnishes, menus, prices, table numbers, room capacity, operating hours, equipment, and departmental procedures.
Follow Utah liquor regulations, including restrictions on serving minors and intoxicated persons.
Complete opening duties, including checking and recording bar stock, transporting and stocking supplies, cleaning and inspecting service areas, preparing garnishes and mixes, and logging requisitions.
Replenish bar supplies, including ice, throughout the shift.
Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, maintain positive guest relations, and provide accurate information about resort services, features, and local attractions and activities.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the bartop, tables, service areas, and venue; clean the bar top as guests depart.
Direct and assist barbacks and cocktail servers to support smooth and efficient service.
Communicate last call at the designated closing time.
Use supplies efficiently to meet beverage-cost goals and prevent waste.
Complete closing duties, including storing reusable goods, draining the ice bin, cleaning sinks, surfaces, bottles, tools and equipment, removing trash, and completing consumption reports.
Assist with weekly and monthly inventories; follow maintenance programs and cleaning schedules; document maintenance needs on work orders and submit them to the manager.
Participate in and support hotel and company sustainability and environmental initiatives in alignment with Blue Sky values.
Perform other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.