Restaurant Bartender

Sonesta Hotels•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$16

About The Position

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service. Job Description Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include: Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner. Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar. Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu. Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards. Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift. Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures. Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system. Clean and reset bartop and tables immediately after guests depart. Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned. Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas. Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines. Adhere to uniform and grooming standards. Perform other duties or projects as requested by management. Qualifications and Skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to work quickly without compromising quality. Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance. Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees. Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Food handlers and TIPS certificates required. Previous front facing guest service experience required. Must read, write and speak the English language fluently. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Pay rate $16.37 Union Property: Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements. Minimum Wage: Base pay offered is reflective of minimum wage requirement. Unite Here Local 17 Sonesta Recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Days Holidays and Personal Days (Floaters) EE Tag Line All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 401(k) Retirement Plan Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
Previous front facing guest service experience required.
Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
Inventory unused liquor and beverages.
Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures.
Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.
Clean and reset bartop and tables immediately after guests depart.
Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.