Bartender

Extell Hospitality Services

Extell Hospitality Services is a dynamic extension of Extell Development Company, blending expertise in asset management, hotel and food & beverage operations with fiscal precision and innovative marketing. Headquartered in New York City and Deer Valley, Utah, Extell Hospitality Services is committed to elevating the art of hospitality with strategic, results-driven excellence.

Location

Perched above the Jordanelle Reservoir and just steps from the Jordanelle Express Gondola, Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley is your all-season gateway to adventure. Effortless ski-in access meets vibrant dining and après with live local music, while the rooftop lounge, game room, and year-round heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and plunge pool create the ultimate alpine retreat. Cozy yet dynamic, it's mountain luxury reimagined.

Overview:

The Bartender at Canopy by Hilton seamlessly transitions between restaurant outlets and banquet events, ensuring a high level of hospitality across both environments. Grounded in a strong Culture of Care, this role is responsible for greeting colleagues and guests, executing precise beverage delivery, and maintaining smooth bar operations while strictly adhering to property standard operating procedures (SOPs). By focusing strictly on beverage execution, mixology, and bar management, this position remains distinct from other dedicated food and beverage roles such as host/hostess, server, or utility positions.

Key Responsibilities:
Restaurant & Bar Operations:

• Actively engage with colleagues and guests upon seating to understand their specific needs, severe food allergies, and dietary preferences, communicating these details immediately to the culinary team to ensure safe preparation.
• Ensure Utah state compliance by confirming and maintaining a guest's intent to order and consume food prior to taking orders for or serving any alcoholic beverage.
• Guide colleagues and guests through the beverage menu with clear product knowledge, emphasizing local and regional food and beverage offerings, craft cocktails, premium spirits, and wine selections.
• Input orders accurately into the point-of-sale (POS) system, managing proper cocktail timing, pacing, and clearly flagging specific dietary restrictions or allergies for the kitchen.
• Practice continuous, unobtrusive "pre-clearing" throughout the lounge and bar area by removing used silverware, empty glassware, and completed plates from the bar top as guests finish each course when needed.
• Utilize authorized "straw tasting" quality-control methods when crafting complex beverages, adhering strictly to required single-use hygiene protocols.
• Practice continuous, unobtrusive "pre-clearing" throughout the lounge and bar area by removing used silverware, empty glassware, and completed plates from the bar top as guests finish each course when needed.
• Clear remaining items immediately upon guest departure, sanitize the bar surface according to health protocols, and reset the station cleanly to brand standards for the next seating as needed.
• Process guest checks cleanly and handle cash/credit reconciliation at the end of each shift according to standard accounting procedures.

Banquet & Event Execution

• Review and follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to verify bar setup parameters, menu timing, and specific beverage requirements.
• Participate in the physical setup and teardown of event bars, positioning mobile bar stations, back bars, glassware, ice, and product efficiently.
• Deliver banquet beverage service styles, including hosted bars, cash bars, wine service, and passed welcome drinks, with consistency and speed.
• Execute synchronized clearing during plated banquet events, removing empty beverage containers and glassware from an entire table simultaneously once all guests have completed their course.
• Ensure back-of-house banquet storage spaces and liquor lockers remain organized, clean, and stocked with necessary glassware, tools, and holloware.
• Return all cleared dishware, glassware, and silver to the dishwashing area safely.
• Sort items systematically to prevent breakage, and assist in polishing washed glassware and bar tools to keep backup inventory pristine as needed.

Compliance, State Liquor Laws & Safety

• Adhere strictly to the Utah 100% ID law by checking the physical or approved mobile identification of every single customer ordering alcohol, regardless of age appearance.
• Conduct a mandatory visual inspection of all Utah state-issued IDs to verify the absence of any court-ordered "NO ALCOHOL SALE" designations before serving a guest.
• Adhere strictly to state portion regulations, ensuring primary liquor pours do not exceed 1.5 oz via calibrated metered dispensing systems, wine pours do not exceed 5 oz, and total spirituous liquor per mixed beverage does not exceed 2.5 oz.
• Safely clear and bus all empty beverage containers, glassware, and plates to the dishwashing area, monitoring for potential safety or breakage hazards.
• Ensure all liquor, wine, and heavy beer remain stored in designated, secure DABS-approved lockups during restricted sales hours.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older to take orders, handle, dispense, or serve alcoholic beverages under Utah state law.
• Natural hospitality enthusiast who thrives in a dynamic, dual-environment setting and can easily shift gears between restaurant and banquet service paces.
• Passionate about people, local culinary storytelling, and committed to fostering a workplace rooted in a genuine Culture of Care.
• Strong collaborative spirit on the floor, communicating with team members and guests with absolute clarity and Compassionate Candor.
• Proven ability to maintain a calm, organized, and positive demeanor under the strict timelines and high pressure of large group events.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to following property standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Must possess or successfully obtain a valid Utah DABS Alcohol Server Certification (S.I.T. or equivalent approved state training) within 30 days of hiring. A valid local Food Handler's Permit must also be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• A valid local Food Handler's Permit must also be obtained within 30 days of employment. A valid local Food Handler's Permit must also be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Minimum 1-2 years of bartending experience in a hotel restaurant/bar, standalone upscale dining establishment, or busy banquet operation. Dual experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with hospitality POS software platforms and inventory tracking.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous standing, walking, and moving across varied floor surfaces throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance professional food and beverage service trays up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move banquet tables, chairs, and rolling equipment carts weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to operate necessary bar equipment, handle delicate glassware, and perform tasks quickly.
• Flexible scheduling availability required, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays based on group bookings and historical property occupancy.

Why Join Extell Hospitality Services?

EHS is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality through operational excellence and innovative strategies. This role provides an opportunity to lead a high-profile property and contribute to the success of a flagship operation in one of the world's most dynamic environments.

Additional Considerations:

• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and other standard perks.