Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Prepare and service beverages for servers and guests in a speedy, efficient, friendly and professional manner.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/RELEVANT WORK QUALIFICATIONS

High school or equivalent education required.

One year of high-volume bar experience required.

Customer service experience preferred.

Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol and possess all local licenses and certification required by law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

· 80% Prepare drinks for the customers and servers ensuring that the proper materials and supplies are on hand. Customer service (talking to guests) and offering knowledge of the hotel and area is critical. Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages. Act as the cashier and service bartender for the servers when necessary. Maintain proper pours to control costs. Keep accurate count of consumed beverages and accurately account through point-of-sale system.

· 10% Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware and wiping down bar and preparation areas.

· 10% Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Assist servers, other bartenders and bar porters when necessary.

· Stock all supplies including glassware, operating inventory of liquor and garnish.

· Participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet.

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE

· 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.

· 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.

· Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards. This requires local licenses and certification of bartending.

· Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and IDM’s policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.

· Requires cash handling and credit system procedures to be followed.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

· Occasional: 0-19 hours per week

· Part-Time: 20-29 hours per week

· Full-Time: 30-40 hours per week

· First Shift: 10:00am—4:00pm

· Second Shift: 4:00pm—12:00am

· Split Shift: 11:00am—7:00pm

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Bartender/Banquet Bartender directly reports to the Front of House Manager, Restaurant Supervisor and/or Banquet Captain and has limited scope of supervisory responsibilities based on function of position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift to 50 lbs., clearly verbally communicate with employees and public, speak, hear, see, read, write, type, dial, reach and bend.

· Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems. However, must also be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10&degree;F) and Kitchens (+110&degree;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.

· May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.

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

· 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, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

· Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other associates.

· Vision occurs 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 the cutting of fruit or garnish.

GROOMING

· All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per IDM standards.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

0% travel including car, train and/or airline travel along with overnight stays, will be required as we operate properties in multiple states.

OTHER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with IDM rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Associates who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Employee Benefits Overview

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and preparing for your future. Here's a general description of the key benefits available to our employees:

401(k) with Employer Match: Eligible employees (21 years and older) can participate in our 401(k) plan, starting after 90 days of employment. We offer an employer match to help you save for retirement.

Health Insurance: Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits. Part-time employees may qualify after one year of service, provided they are averaging at least 30 hours per week.

Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer Paid Time Off starting from your first day of employment, allowing you to take the time you need for rest, self-care, and personal commitments.

Employer-Paid Life Insurance: We provide life insurance coverage up to $10,000, depending on your employee class, at no cost to you.

Voluntary Life Insurance- Full time employees can opt to participate in additional Life Insurance.

Voluntary STD / LTD - Full Time employees can opt in to participate in Long Term Disability, or short term disability. 

We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding environment for all our employees, and these benefits are just one way we show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.