Pool Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Thank you for your interest in joining Hotel Californian, part of Foley Entertainment Group. We are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences. Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara's iconic and friendly luxury destination, where coastal elegance meets modern California style. Located at the crossroads of beautiful State Street and the vibrant Funk Zone, our Forbes-rated hotel offers exceptional accommodations, delectable dining venues & wine tasting room, luxury spa, distinctive indoor and patio event spaces, and breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara coastline, harbor and the Channel Islands.

Our culture is creative, collaborative, and indulgent. We value team members who are passionate about hospitality, embrace new challenges, and strive to make memorable guest experiences guided by our core values:
• Have Integrity – We seek people who are humble and demonstrate high character.
• Be Entrepreneurial – We value innovation and resilience in our team members.
• Be a Team Player – We appreciate people who are inclusive and ready to support others when needed.
• Be Engaged – We want people who are actively invested.

• Always Be Advancing, Never Retreating – We want people committed to constant growth and excellence.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pool Bartender is responsible for providing libations and offering customized recommendations. He/she keeps up with the latest in mixology, bar equipment, and sanitation standards, with a focus on maintaining an attractive bar.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes

• Prepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as needed

• Supports the team in daily duties including but not limited to restocking, cleaning, opening and closing duties

• Records all aspects of guest order accurately and enters them into the computer

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to multitask, cash handling, computer and cash register experience is highly desirable

• Monitors guests to prevent overindulgence and ensure safety

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask

• Accurately handles routine purchase transactions which include operating cash register and accounting of daily sales processes

• Serves guests in a polite, professional manner according to Foley Standards

• Greets guests, can answer basic questions about the property and brand

• Communicates effectively with teammates and managers alike

• Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to order upon request

• Inventories all beverages and operating supplies, orders replacement items as needed

• Performs all closing duties, secures all inventory and supplies

Benefits offered to eligible employees include paid time off, employer match 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, voluntary short & long term disability plans, HSA, FSA, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, employee assistance and discount programs.

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified as business needs evolve to support our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experience.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One + years’ experience as Bartender in a high volume, upscale Hotel or free standing Lounge environment
• Thorough knowledge of Alcoholic Beverages, Cocktail; recipes, preparation methods, glassware, equipment and service
• Certification of training in Responsible Vendor requirements or ability to obtain same
• Exceptional guest service skills
• Basic computer and cash handling skills
• Ability to stand stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively during entire shift
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

QUALIFICATION:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: The responsibilities associated with this job could change from time to time in accordance with Hotel Californian’s business needs. As a team player, I may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

CA food handler’s card is required or the ability to obtain with the first 30 days of employment.

RSB card is required or the ability to obtain with the first 30 days of employment and be minimum of 21 years old.