Bartender Weekend @ Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Rapids - Hilton Garden Inn | CR Hotel #1 LLC

Description

Mixologist Masters are needed at our Garden Grille & Bar. If you are a Helpful, Grateful and Kind team member - look no further, your next stop awaits. Come by, fill out and application and if we can we will interview you on the spot otherwise, you may apply online. We have immediate full and part time positions available.

Our Mixology Specialists mix and serve alcoholic beverages based on customer requests. They verify the identification and age of customers, prepare and serve alcoholic beverages, accept payment from customers, clean glasses and bar utensils and balance cash receipts to record sales.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure consistency in recipes, presentation.
• Ensures completion of all side work on their shift.
• Must properly handle food and money.
• Maintains par levels, inventory control.
• Makes certain every guest experience is a positive one.
• Prepares the bar area for beginning of shift, during and after.
• Makes certain to use FIFO procedures; notifies appropriate personnel of any items that are running short.
• Ensures proper supplies, materials, products are available for their shift.
• Act as the cashier for the servers when necessary.
• Ensures minors and intoxicated persons are not being served.
• Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware; wiping down bar and preparation areas.
• Must be able to handle a crisis in a calm, effective manner. This includes upset guests, fire, tornado, armed robbery and assault, bomb threats and accidents.
• Wears proper uniform at all times and is warm, welcoming and genuine.
• Step in for other staff as directed/needed or other duties as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• All other duties assigned by Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Hold self and others to high ethical standards.
• Performs work well with speed, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest information.
• Customer-Service Centric.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Can work well on own as well as with a team.
• High energy personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and enhance business relationships.
• Active member of the community.
• Desire to network and get involved.
• Willingness to provide exceptional customer service.
• Warm, friendly, and service-oriented philosophy.
• High degree of flexibility and tolerance for change.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills and follow-through skills.
• Ability to carry out multi-task projects.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and HGI policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.
• Must have or be able to obtain eTIPS certification or equivalent as required by HGI brand and state.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must always follow proper safety precautions to avoid injuries.

Walking and standing are required throughout the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Ability to physically self-demonstrate bartending techniques, i.e., cutting, preparing, drink presentation, safety and sanitation practices. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment occasionally. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, fellow associates, and supervisors.