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Overview

Opportunity:  PM Bartender

Serve beverages and/or food in a friendly, courteous and timely manner, achieving a high level of guest satisfaction. 

This is a tipped position.

Potential Career Path   

Beverage Manager/Restaurant Supervisor – Restaurant Manager – Food & Beverage Manager

Essential Functions

• Welcome and greet guests
• Take beverage orders from guests and servers
• Verify age of all guests who appear < 30 years old
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with our standard drink recipes
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular guests
• Record drink orders accurately process in POS system accurately
• Accept guests’ payments, process credit card charges and makes changes (if applicable)
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish appetizers for bar guests
• Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages
• Clear and resets bar top promptly and efficiently
• Present drink menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beers and beverages
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the manager on duty
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return
• Fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the manager on duty
• Other various tasks as assigned
• Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• At least 1 year bartending experience in a restaurant or pub with full bar preferred
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and listening
• A desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team
• Passion for providing extraordinary service
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive
• Valid Safe Food Handling certification (ServSafe)

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
• Able to maneuver on uneven ground
• Able to read and follow written English instructions
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and crawl
• Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to safely navigate crowded spaces
• Operate food preparation appliances and machinery
• Able to tolerate exposure to extreme changes in temperature
• Able perform daily repetitive hand movements as it pertains to food preparation
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.

Work Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and different shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching with arms. 

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette - the culinary destination of the Monterey area. Salt Wood features three distinct dining environments - a full-service dining room, lively bar and lounge and al fresco dining patio. Our experiential oyster bar and central live-fire kitchen act as the heart and hearth of the restaurant. From cocktails on the patio to large group parties held in our multifunctional meeting space and private dining rooms, Salt Wood offers an experience like no other.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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