What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender- Wylie Hotel position at Mainsail Lodging & Development?
Job Summary:
Mrs. P’s Bar Kitchen Bartender will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with the Wylie Hotel service standards and standards of Mainsail Lodging & Development. Mrs. P’s Bar Kitchen Bartenders will also be responsible for making alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by the recipe and delivering high quality food and drinks in a clean and friendly environment.
**Please note, Mainsail Lodging & Development is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening, to include a background test and drug screen, is required for all candidates offered a position.
Essential Functions
Exceptional knowledge of cocktail crafting and mixology fundamentals
Curate guests’ bar experience by making recommendations
Knowledge of all beverages to include liquors, wines, and beers
Serve guests in an efficient courteous manner following the proper steps of service
Knowledge of proper cocktail making, as trained by Mrs. P’s Bar Kitchen
Have necessary tools to run the shift such as pen, corkscrew, bar tools, etc.
Ability to pair wines with meals
Understanding that the bar serves full food & drink menu and must be prepared to serve full coursed and/or shared meals to guests
Light food running when applicable, ability to carry plates that may be warm or hot
Knowledge of all menu items to include prep time, preparations, sauces, allergies, and accompaniments
Collect and process payment for food and beverages served
Follow standard TIPS practices to ensure safe and responsible serving of alcohol
Be aware of any specials, soups, drinks, and any items that are running low
Ability to handle station, or when situations arise, ability to let manager/supervisor know ahead of time of any issues that may affect the guest experience
Follow appropriate cash handling procedures as established by Accounting, and must be able to explain shortages and overages
Maintain a clean and orderly bar area
Clean glasses, utensils, coolers, and bar equipment
Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests.
Qualification Standards
Education & Experience
High School diploma or higher
Previous hospitality experience required
Minimum 2-year bartending experience in high volume bar or restaurant preferable in the Atlanta area
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly
Corrected vision to normal range
Ability to work long hours as needed
Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Manage differing personalities within the office, the hotel, and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Mainsail Lodging & Development is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Mainsail’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Mainsail Lodging & Development maintains a drug-free workplace.
