Bartender, Bar

Aloft Atlanta Downtown, 300 Ted Turner Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM Executive Summary The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well‑organized and safe hotels for our guests. Areas of Excellence Happy Guests Spotless Cleanliness Product Consistency & Quality Teamwork Duties and Expectations Happy Guests Guest Relations: Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile. Name Use: Use the guests’ names whenever possible, ensuring they feel properly welcomed. Guest Satisfaction: All Team Members work together to contribute to great guest satisfaction scores. Recovery: Ability to handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency. Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities. Events: Awareness and support for all groups and events at the hotel. Technology: Understanding of relevant technology for each role. Phone Etiquette: Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting. Spotless Cleanliness Sparkling Clean Workspaces: All areas, both front and back of the house, should be kept clean and well‑organized. Pitching In: Cleanliness is a team effort! Everyone may expect to pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed, to ensure the hotel is well‑organized and safe. Hospitality While Cleaning: Always greet every guest happily with a smile, by name if possible, while cleaning. Product Consistency & Quality Checklists to 100% Accuracy: All operational checklists are completed accurately and at the designated times, every shift. Shift Handover Reports: Handover reports must be accurate and on time, for effective shift‑to‑shift communication. Flawless Uniform: All Team Members must wear a clean, approved uniform and be well‑groomed per the Team Member Handbook, while wearing a nametag and smiling at all times. Teamwork Communication: Communication between Team Members should be clear, honest, and professional. Can Do Attitude: Willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet the needs of the business and MCR’s guests. Collaboration: All Team Members at all levels must be committed to working together to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace. Role Specific Duties and Expectations Bartender provides customized beverage service to each of the hotel’s restaurant/bar customers in a friendly, energetic, and timely manner. Responsible for assuring the guest is having a great time and/or relaxing while at the bar. Associates are passionate about guest service and can communicate effectively and multitask. Responsibilities Friendly Greeting: Greet guests and give a clear and correct description of food and beverage options. Bar Organization: Maintain proper and adequate set‑up of the bar area. Bar Stocking: Stock beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, and produce. Maintain stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables. Mixology: Mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practice portion control. Meeting Attendance: Attend monthly departmental meetings. POS Skills: Input orders into computer and secure accurate payment. Cash Management: Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed to balance all moneys. Bar Stock Management: Lock up and store all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposit cash drops and secure bank at end of shift as needed. Bar Manicure: Sanitize and clean in and around the bar area. Side Work: Complete daily inventory prep sheet and other side work allowable by labor rules. Menu Knowledge: Knowledge and familiarity of current food and beverage offerings. Promote and document orders for drinks. Food Safety: Ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, i.e., product rotation, dating, labeling, and cleaning. Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant and surrounding areas. General Hotel Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of hours and available amenities of the hotel. Team Player: Work effectively and efficiently with the service and kitchen teams. Success Metrics Happy Guests Management Performance Ratings Guest Satisfaction Scores/Intent to Return Spotless Cleanliness GM/AGM Spot Checks Leadership Walk‑throughs (RVP, etc.) Guest Ratings/Reviews Product Consistency & Quality Checklist Tracking Management Performance Ratings Guest Ratings Teamwork Management Performance Ratings Qualifications & Requirements Work Experience: Experience in a hospitality, service, consumer‑facing franchise or related field preferred. Knowledge of drink preparation, previous bartender experience preferred. Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Ability to follow instructions, assigned tasks, and meet deadlines. Always provide friendly service with a smile to guests. Flexible schedule with availability days, nights, holidays, and weekend based on the demands of the hotel. Must arrive and clock in on time for every shift worked and clock out at the scheduled shift ending time, unless otherwise directed by your immediate manager. Never work while clocked out. Must clock in/out for breaks at the designated time on your schedule. Must provide sufficient notice as directed by your supervisor when calling out for a scheduled shift. Physical Working Demands & Working Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Lifting: Carrying certain laundry supplies, linens and other items. Language + Reasoning Skills Read, write, understand and communicate with others effectively using the English language. What we offer / What’s in it for you? Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Retirement Options Health, Dental, Vision Insurance – available after 30 days of employment for full‑time team members #J-18808-Ljbffr