Bartender - Orangewood Inn & Suites, Kansas City, MO

Bartender Position at Orangewood Inn & Suites, Kansas City, MO

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender for the Orangewood Inn & Suites, Kansas City, MO.

The Bartender is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they've made the right choice to stay with us.

Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team

Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary

Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior

Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers

Be self-motivated and use time wisely

Maintain open line of communications with each department

Communicate pertinent information

Openly accept critical/developmental feedback

Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

High School diploma/Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computational ability.

Must possess basic computer skills.

Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.

Familiarity with all menu items

Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal

Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length

Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously

Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs

Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs

Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs

Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception

Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit.

Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification

Being passionate about people and service.

Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.

Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.

Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.

Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.

Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Salary $15.00-$16.00

Team Driven and Values Based Culture

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Same-day pay available

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program

Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio

Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Referral program